Thread: W.H. Celebrity Event:21M 'Children' Lack Health Insurance

Pelosi, Reid, Pop-Star Paul Simon Claim 21 Million 'Children' Lack Health Insurance

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
By Penny Starr, Senior Staff Writer

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Paul Simon, right, points out a mobile health unit to Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on the west lawn of the Capitol. Simon's Children's Health Fund brought the unit to the Capitol as part of an event to promote the Democrats' health care plan. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr)


(CNSNews.com) – On the west lawn of the Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) gathered with child health advocates and singer Paul Simon to claim that 21 million “childrenâ€

I thought SCHIP was already covering them.

My question is this:

Why radically alter a healthcare system which for the most part is working just fine for approximately 80% of the population? Why not instead establish a failsafe for these youngsters to provide healthcare for those in indigent circumstances who need it?

Oh, that's right, we already have it. It's called welfare, and if it wasn't being squandered (yes, I said squandered) on illegal aliens it would be available to American citizens in need.

How about a catastrophic health care fund for those who find themselves facing bankruptcy due to exigent health circumstances which are not covered by their health insurance?

Let’s not forget that access has nothing to with this debate; it is all about wanting someone else to pay for it for you. These are people who, by the way, have no qualms spending their money on entertainment, toys, and frivolous things.

Health care is not a right, it is a responsibility. Period. Here’s why:

Each person’s health is subjective to his or her behavior. One cannot eat poorly, refuse to exercise, smoke, drink, and otherwise live recklessly, and still expect the public to pick up the tab for his irresponsible behavior. Americans already have access to healthcare either through public assistance or our employers, who may or may not contribute to the cost of the health care plan. Part of the responsibility for those who wish to do business in the USA is to provide these basic needs for their employees which allows them to subsist with a reasonable level of care and quality of life. That’s not to say they should bear the entire burden, but certainly some of it, as they can’t do business without a workforce. Those of us who don’t qualify for public assistance, or have a health plan are billed for services, and have the option to make payment arrangements to satisfy the debt. I’ve done this many times early in my marriage as I started my family, and we always managed to fit it into our budget. It’s actually a pretty darn good system IMHO, and personally, I don’t think it should be any other way.

This is just more catering to the corporate interest, and it is destroying this nation.