Holy &^%$ it's everywhere!

It seems, on the subject of political issues, the most common quote I hear is, “Man, this health care thing is everywhere... you can't get away from it.” On every channel. Even on the little side-of-the-page ads online. Its like you can't help but pay attention.

The unfortunate part comes when you actually do decide to pay attention. This guy or that lady or some old dude is saying “that job-killing bill,” or “Most people... Americans... the majority of America wants...” and all the other clips of direction this or that person is leaning. “Comprehensive plan...” and “step-by-step approach,” or even “people are screaming 'don't pass this bill!'” I wonder just who in the hell they're talking about?

The fact is, this argument matters a great deal for the way you will see America develop. The big choices, and broken promises of the past have both conspired at this moment to form what will be the United States of America... or not.

We were used to the people on the evening news telling us who was doing this or that way off in Washington some where. Or at least somebody's dad knew a congressman that would explain what's happening with the things the police or some lawyer will eventually say is the law. Since our old sources aren't working well enough, we must find another way. I'm trying with these things that I write and post online.

I have a question for you... What kind of country do you see when you retire? We've had a mass-brainwash that has convinced sectors of at least the last 4 generations of Americans that life ends around 33, through whatever means. This thinking, or not thinking, must end as quickly as it can, just in case we actually want a world we're proud of once our days of working are over. Pull the shade off your idea of the future, and let's get our heads together. Start thinking about how you can affect your life, rather than having someone tell you how its going to be.

I've heard comment after comment from mostly Republican officials in the House of Representatives and Senate about what the majority of America “wants” or “screams for” or “will allow.” The fact is, the American people are trying to find something else on TV because they are so far removed from the idea they have a say! Republican representatives have no idea what the majority of America wants, they just say what they say is it.

“Stop telling the rest of the world what you think we want!!!”

The fact of the matter is, Republicans don't speak for the majority of America. Those American people picked someone else to listen to last November. America wasn't lost, or stolen. We weren't hijacked or confiscated or anything else that sounds like we're in distress because of the crazed fashion with which our leaders are moving this country forward.

I get up and go to work for around the same money, living in much the same fashion as I have for the past 6 or 7 years. I'm growing up the way I'm trying for, and my plans are shaped around the idea that Our Nation holds the history and strength that has made me proud to be from here. I am made painfully aware of the mistakes we, as a Country, are capable of, but that only stirs my desire for justice and tranquility even more.

I don't shout or scream with insane fear for the horrible future when I think about which domestic policy our government adopts. I weigh the pros and cons for myself. I judge this country by the rules we live by, as well as the ways we allow ourselves to live.

I'm afraid that we must unite even more significantly in the coming years in order to ensure that we can leave the trivial this or that's of Washington to itself again. Here's the argument: What do we as a country consider to be basic human rights? One side thinks we should use the government to ensure basic human rights. The other side thinks that government should not interfere with the everyday lives of the country (this means they believe that they shouldn't pay a lot of taxes).

Are all human beings created equal? It says so in the Declaration or Independence, even though it wasn't really true then. The fact that it wasn't true when it was suggested is terribly important because it shows the steps we have taken to get to where we are. We had to develop into the country we are, and we will continue to develop into the future. I have seen no finish line. Nothing in life has told any of us that it is over. We decide the future, and we must use our voices!

Anything and everything is available in many different formats all over the internet. The Whitehouse, Congress and Supreme Court all have websites, as well there are news clips on youtube, or full videos on CSPAN.org that will tell you virtually all aspects of everything that's going on. Every level from City to County to State to Federal, it's all available to you.

I say the Democrats are on the right path with regard to health care... If I'm wrong, read and develop an argument against this legislation and bring it! I have heard no Republican Representative in either body make anything that seems like a just and fair argument against this reform, and I've damn sure have been watching!