Old Soldier

“N.Y. Health Care Workers Revolt Over H1N1 Vaccine”

Stony Brook, N.Y. (CBS) – They’re upset over an ultimatum from the health department.

Workers are being told to either get the swine flu vaccine or lose their jobs.

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Registered nurse Frank Mannino, 50, was also angry. He said the state regulation violates his personal freedom and civil rights.

“And now I will lose my job if I don’t take the regular flu shot or the swine flu shot.”

When asked if he’s willing to lose his job, Mannino said, “Absolutely. I will not take it, will not be forced. This is still America.”

Freedom or serfdom?  Just how ”free” are Americans today?  How much power is our governments supposed to wield?

I lived compulsory requirements for thirty-one years; compulsory vaccinations, compulsory training, etc.  However, my buddies, my squads, my units depended upon each and every individual Soldier being at a peak level of preparedness and that included health – because our very lives depended upon each others’ ability.

Realizing that the government workers of New York are not likely to engage an armed enemy on a battlefield… there does seem to be a basis for requiring certain healthcare workers to minimize the risk of their passing a disease along to vulnerable or at-risk [older/weaker] citizens.  That truly is a matter for the State of New York.  Each worker is free to make their own decision regarding their receiving the vaccine.  New York has made the consequences of not complying with their requirement abundantly clear.

This is where personal responsibility comes in… to avoid the compulsory requirements I had the freedom to request separation from the service anytime I wished.  (Being granted such a request would have been dependent upon way too many variables to discuss now, so suffice it to say I had the freedom to make the request.)  If the N.Y. state healthcare employees wish to not take the vaccination, they exercise their freedom, yet they must also accept the consequence that accompanies said decision.  Yes, Mr Mannino, this is still America and it still upholds consequences for actions – are you willing to bear personal responsibility for your actions?

No, I do not consider the N.Y. policy to be an example of government overstepping its bounds.  I still want your view of the state mandate.

“Obama’s Health Care ‘Horror Story’ Inaccurate”

WASHINGTON — One of President Barack Obama’s health care “horror stories” is about a woman who, he says, lost her health insurance on the verge of breast cancer surgery because she didn’t disclose a case of acne to the insurer. That’s not what happened.

Robin Lynn Beaton, 59, of Waxahachie, Texas, indeed had her insurance suspended and then terminated when she needed it the most. Hers is a cautionary tale about how an insurance company can act in a seemingly arbitrary manner to revoke coverage for lifesaving treatment.

But not for the reasons Obama cites.

Frankly, I view political use of ‘people’ examples as huckstering.  It, obviously, is intended to provide a link or connectivity between the audience and the rhetorician (aka politician).  It evokes a visceral reaction that the rhetorician hopes is favorable to his/her cause/issue.  If the rhetorician cannot make the argument stand upon its own merits, perhaps the issue isn’t resonating well or perhaps the issue isn’t pertinent.

I don’t care which side of the isle employs the rouse, it flatly turns off my attention.

So reads the link at ‘The Drudge Report’ for this article that appears at ‘Politico.’

I wonder if the jail would come before or after emergency treatment?

Wait a moment… there could be a silver lining in this dark cloud… it might help solve our illegal alien problems.

Remember, folks, the Democrats only have your best interest in mind as they structure a government controlled ‘healthcare’ system that could send you to jail.  There isn’t enough Vaseline in America to lubricate what is about to be shoved up our collective a$$es!

Ever wonder why some folks seem to be down on teachers and their profession? Well, view the link and then get back to me.

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Thanks, Matt for digging up the fact that the video is not current… See Matt’s comment in the comment stream.

Obviously, I was duped… I assumed the article was current and I didn’t cross check the source.  My apologies to my readers.

Where is the liberal/MSM outrage over school children being indoctrinated versus merely being taught the three “R’s?  Oh, come on, folks… were this a tribute to GWB the liberal/MSM would have hemorrhaged.   Cute is cute… however, this is NOT cute!

For the record… I do not blame the president or his administration; I do however blame the very misguided teachers who orchestrated this indoctrination!  The ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic?’

Representative Dana Rohrabacher has a very strong opinion of Obamacare and apparently the President’s domestic policies as well.

“Rohrabacher: Obama’s Health Plan Rewards Illegals”

Amnesty for illegal aliens… again?!?

“As we gather here in the nation’s capital, another illegal alien amnesty bill has been introduced in the Senate,” Stein warned. “Like its predecessor, this bill rewards millions of people who broke our laws with the gift of American citizenship…”

I’ll reiterate my thoughts on the illegal alien issue once more… enforce our current laws!  Require employers to verify citizenship of potential employees – fine them if illegal aliens are hired, knowing they are most likely illegal.  Do not permit home buying/renting without proper documentation establishing either citizenship or legal alien status.  Do not permit schooling, elementary through graduate levels, for illegal aliens.  Do not provide free medical services for anything other than life-threatening treatment for illegal aliens.  Do not extend any social programs (welfare, food stamps, etc.) to other than those authorized by law (citizens).  Do not permit illegal aliens to obtain drivers’ license or other State/Federal licenses/permits.  The list goes on…

The point being; that if we actually enforce our laws and reverse asinine extensions of privileges to illegal aliens, they will eventually leave of their own accord and apply for lawful entry to the U.S.  I have no axe to grind with people seeking to live/work in the U.S. – I just want them to enter via lawful means.

I have worked hard for my financial status and endured some rather trying experiences along the way.  I am quite free with my contributions to worthy programs – programs that I chose.  I resent my federal government’s mentality that my money is their money (via taxation) and that they will give it freely to those who have not worked or earned financial support.  I resent my federal government creating a class of people who are solely dependent upon the government for their well being.  Morally and ethically that borders upon slavery, indentured service; something our nation dispatched many years ago.  It is time for our representatives to receive a strong message regarding the constitution and the limitations it imposes upon our federal government.  It is time to find our roots.  Trimming the branches certainly supports the health of the tree and in this case our federal government.

“You lie!”

WASHINGTON – In an extraordinary breach of congressional decorum, a Republican lawmaker shouted “You lie” at President Barack Obama during his speech to Congress Wednesday.

Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., tried to call Obama to apologize in person, but ended up speaking to White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.

A rhetorician (in this case President Barack Obama), who unabashedly and purposely forms his words so as to appeal to the majority of any given audience regardless of the truth, should not be caught unawares when someone outright calls them on their rhetoric.  However, someone please explain how this differs so much from the likes of Senators Kennedy, Reid, Obama and others, along with Representatives Pelosi, Boxer, and others, publically proclaiming that [then] President Bush deliberately lied to the nation solely to invade Iraq?  The political divide we are witnessing today is taking its toll and Rep Wilson just became the latest casualty.

Do no misinterpret my intent here; I do not condone Representative Joe Wilson’s actions – I believe he acted in manner not becoming of a GOP Representative.  Both sides of the isle should put aside their ideological differences and truly consider the needs of the nation.  If there is no clear and present danger to our healthcare system, then a more guarded and certainly more deliberate process should consider the actual situation and address only that which improves [the situation].  Advancing ideological socialistic tendencies is not in the best interest of this nation, so that basis should not be a consideration in determining the future for our healthcare system.

Returning to Rep Wilson’s comment outburst… the draft bill, which is all we have by which to glean the intent and direction of the Congress, actually did extend healthcare insurance coverage to illegal aliens.  That was one of the bones of contention between the “unpatriotic” grass roots objections and the liberal legislators pushing the proposed bill.  Considering that healthcare reform is the brainchild of the president one can logically connect the proposed bill to him.  Also, considering his political history, it is logical to expect that he would support extending healthcare insurance – especially a government run plan – to illegal aliens.

It’s a bitch to be the party out of power, it’s an awesome responsibility to be the party in power, and a balance between parties is least disastrous to the nation.  American politics is curious in that emotions and tempers truly run hot the vast majority of time.  It’s time for our politicians to step back and cool off for a moment before they do anything more that flies in the face of our constitution.

“Fines proposed for going without health insurance”

“WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as President Barack Obama met Democratic leaders to search for ways to salvage his health care overhaul.”

I see no mention of exempting persons/families who can afford to pay [cash] for medical services from being required to have medical insurance.  Obama and his 40 thieves czars are unscrupulously herding all Americans into a government-dependent corral.  I certainly resent the actions/intentions of President Obama and his party’s control over the Congress.

I was hoping the American people would be able to sound off and turn the Congress and President toward a less liberal tendency; darned if they aren’t completely ignoring the people’s voices.  Well, the next election cycle will certainly wake them up.