It’s not hard to find a poster child for any cause, there is enough pain and suffering in everyday life to cover all bases. But sometimes there is a difference between telling someone’s story and using someone to manipulate people. National politics has crossed that line (probably many times, but I am talking about yesterday!).<\/p>\n
Power Line<\/a> covered the story:<\/p>\n “President Barack Obama wanted to put a human face on his plans to overhaul health care, and a Virginia supporter did just that Wednesday. Fighting back tears, Debby Smith, 53, told Obama of her kidney cancer and her inability to obtain health insurance or hold a job. <\/em><\/p>\n The president hugged her–she’s a volunteer for his political operation–and called her “exhibit A” in an unsustainable system that is too expensive and complex for millions of Americans. …<\/em><\/p>\n Smith, of Appalachia, Va., is a volunteer for Organizing for America, Obama’s political operation within the Democratic National Committee. She obtained her ticket through the White House.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Breitbart.com<\/a> has further details on the healthcare proposals and what is being said. <\/p>\n Just ask yourself one question–“if you get your health insurance from your employer and it becomes cheaper for your employer to pay a fine for not providing health insurance than to provide you with health insurance, what is he going to do?” Because the government health insurance would be so big, it would be able to obtain services at prices very close to or lower than their actual price. Private insurance companies would be charged more to make up the difference; therefore, the cost of private insurance would go up. Eventually, private health insurance would be crowded out of the marketplace. This is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s not hard to find a poster child for any cause, there is enough pain and suffering in everyday life to cover all bases. But sometimes there is a difference between telling someone’s story and using someone to manipulate people. … Continue reading \n