A Sad Day for America

I feel like I have been kicked in the gut and I am sure that I am not alone. With the distressing news that the so-called "health care reform bill" is moving on to the next step, it looks like the unthinkable is about to happen. We are about to get a nightmare of government control that will invade our privacy and tax us into oblivion.

Someone asked me once if I was in support of public health care. I said no. He was surprised by my answer because he concluded that since I was a minister to the poor, I would be supportive of such a measure. Let me count the reasons I do not support it.

1). First of all, many times, what politicians say they are trying to do has names that veneer over the truth of a totally different thing. From what I have been learning about what this bill will cost in dollars and freedom, this is a perfect example. This bill is a Trojan horse. Until now, the bill has yet to be published publicly. It is still under lock and key and they are getting ready to vote on it. So much for transparency.

2). I have a little business sense and know what it is to make a payroll. My wife also oversees the payroll at a large company. The expenses associated with payroll taxes, income taxes, energy taxes, and health care insurance is so heavy these days, it really causes one to rethink hiring new people. This is a job killing program and will keep unemployment high.

3). This is a terrible infringement of our constitutional rights.


4). The private sector always delivers goods and services better and cheaper than government can. More importantly, when evil and partisan politicians get their hands on a thing, they will use their position to leverage themselves politically. We are already seeing that most of the stimulus money is going to Democrat congressional districts. Consider that the Post Office, Amtrack, Medicare, Social Security, and the government in general, is being trashed and is broken financially.

5). America is bankrupt! Check the National Debt Clock!

6). This will open the door to taxpayer funded abortion.

7). It is a disgrace to bribe and accept bribes to pass these kinds of laws.

8). Everyone has access to health care in America. They may not have insurance, but we have county hospitals that will provide services to anyone who cannot pay for it. By the way, look at your property taxes receipt. You are paying for public health care already!

9). As mentioned in the video above, we are going to be forced to buy health insurance or be fined or even worse. Unbelievable.

10). This is a massive government take over of the health care industry, the best in the world. Should we trust career politicians with such a precious thing as our health care?

America, this is a sad day for you. May God have mercy on us and the country we love!