Bullying, theft, either way it's coercion.
The word, "theft," was used. It was incorrect and hyperbolic. I commented on that, that's all.
One of the problems I have with politics nowadays is that it's not very thoughtful. It's all hyped, it appeals the the lowest common denominator, and it distorts and coarsens the discussion. I believe in calling a spade a spade, that is, if it is, indeed, a spade. This ain't no theft. I don't doubt that it's coercive. If it's coercion, then call it that.
As for you being glad if church affiliated hospitals close or are sold, you don't have to go to one now, you know.
That's not exactly so. In an emergency, you most likely don't get a choice. And the option to go elsewhere is being constrained by the Church aggressively buying up extant hospitals and converting them. That's a power play, as well. If the Church stuck to single hospitals in big cities, or to charity hospitals, I don't think there would be this kind of backlash.
Every power play begets a reaction. That works both ways. If folks would just leave well enough alone, we could all get along. |
