Could we make this stuff up? We cannot get healthcare as a
basic human right for one another. But we sure can make sure gun
ownership protections are tucked into the Senate health reform bill that is so
celebrated as historic by the White House.
It gives a whole new meaning to "kill the bill," doesn't it?
Or maybe killing people in a number of ways just didn't really matter all that
much in this process so far. Protecting the money and the power is what
mattered. Is there any better explanation for including gun rights issues
within healthcare legislation?
In an Associated Press report we read, "Gun rights
lobbyists pushed for language to ban collection of data on gun ownership in the
bill."
That's right. Somehow the gun lobby was able to secure its
own special little deal to make sure those who wish to brandish guns are able
to do so without too much scrutiny.
So, let's get another thing straight from Congress' health reform
effort thus far. We cannot possibly protect the right to have healthcare
professionals and patients decide on appropriate healthcare treatments without
more intervention by private, for-profit insurance companies, but we can add in
more protections for those who wish to kill with guns to do so?
I wonder how some of the folks who have endured horrific acts of
gun violence in this nation would feel about that being including as a way to
improve the nation's healthcare system? Was part of the intent to make
sure those who are shot in our cities and schools and workplaces have insurance
to cover those traumatic injuries in the future?
Guess I have more stock prices to check today. Health
insurance giants. Big Pharma. Gun manufacturers.
Peace on earth, goodwill toward men. And pass the ammo with
that, would you please?
