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Politics : Stockman Scott's Political Debate Porch
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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (73139)3/25/2005 11:10:53 PM
From: geode00  Read Replies (2) of 89467
 
Therein Lazarus lies the entire problem with your ideology. In the right-wing world everyone is ON THEIR OWN and dependent on the whims of private charity which in this case (good for you and your wife) is YOU.

In the realistic world of the moderate moral majority, we understand that it's cooperation and organization that gets all of us a better life. Your ideological kissing cousins in Washington and in Sacramento are working night and day to try and GUARANTEE that there will be more like your friend. Unfortunate, unlucky and without the social GOVERNMENT safety net that she, as a citizen, deserves.

Whereas individual charitable events can stem the tide of misfortune, only SYSTEMIC change can make everyone's life better and more dignified even at the end. I've tried the path of individual charitable activities and found it led to a bottomless pit of need. It was very frustrating and, in the final analysis, didn't make a dent. We need systemic change where your friend would be guaranteed a hospice or elder care or disabled care space regardless of her ability to pay.

At least you live in a state where there is likely to be hospice care which seems like the most reasonable option for her. I don't know, I've never known someone who needed longterm care. Good luck.

PS. I don't describe myself as either a liberal or a leftist. I consider myself rational and pragmatic as often as possible.
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