The health care scare

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This is a sober self reflection. Whether you agree with the politics or not, it ought to be inspiring as a way to reflect on one’s impact on their society.

On the political side, it does seem to confirm that there was a strong intentional push against welfare maximizing healthcare policies motivated by private profit. It’s hard to see positive intent if intelligent, well resourced people intentionally made statements to lawmakers and the media about facts that they either knew were false (for other countries) or chose not to verify in the slightest. That’s grave damage to the public in a republic.

Not mentioned were fictions like George H. W. Bush’s campaign claim that there were only 5 chemotherapy machines in all of Ontario. But we unfortunately accept a high level of outright lies from our politicians, especially in campaigns.

At least this guy was an exec at CIGNA, and his job was to protect the interests of his company, his industry. What happened to Sen. Max Baucus and other politicians, who is supposed to represent the public interest?

Any "mea culpa" from any member from the political class? I don't expect it. Instead, they are busy being on the payroll of pharma, healthcare, lobbyists, etc.

Congratulations, but you're still a bastard. Don't ask me for forgiveness, try a higher power, maybe he/she will give you what you're looking for.

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