I heard recently that anyone that didn't support national health care was either uncaring or stupid. I do not support national health care, I am not stupid nor am I uncaring. I say that anyone making a statement like that, someone who can't listen to both sides may be uncaring and is definitely stupid!
I think we need to evaluate our health care system. I am appalled that there are people that cannot afford to go to the doctor when they have strep throat, who have no teeth because they can't afford simple cleaning.
But we need to look at what is causing the high cost of our health care. Malpractice insurance is outrageous. I believe that if a doctor is incompetent and/or negligent he should pay. But as a society we are too quick to blame, to sue. How can we ever afford to cover everyone if we have to worry about outrageous insurance premiums.
And why should our health care plans be set at a federal level? I know that it works in Denmark. But we are so much larger than Denmark. Why not look at health care at a state or county level? What may work for the demographics in Kansas City may not work in New York. We need to think outside of the box to make it work.
And I don't think that just because you live in America you should get health care. It is not a God given right or a constitutional right. IF you think it is, please actually read the constitution.
We should not reward those who are not willing to work to earn a living. There are some that cannot work - mentally handicapped, some disabilities. But some people are just to dang lazy. I hear that there are no jobs out there. McDonald's is almost always hiring (if you can speak, you can say "want fries with that?"). At least try. Try and we will help you. Sit on your butt and well - you should get nothing. Your kids can be covered, but you deserve nothing. As much as I love my job, I would love to have someone else support me. However, I am looking for a sugar daddy (any takers?) not a government bail out!
There is nothing in our constitution that says you deserve a free ride. We all have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. hey wait, the constitution doesn't even guarantee happiness, just that we can pursue it.
So get off you lazy butts, stop suing everyone for your misfortune and help us make some changes!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Chicago on a rainy day
Deb and I spent 17 hours in Chicago. All by ourselves with no agenda. I am very proud of us. We just found our way away.
We met amazing people and had great friend. And time with your best friend is always to be cherished.
The first guy we met was super nice. We had been off the bus for just a few minutes. We were trying to decipher the map. He gave us tips on which bus to ride to get to the Navy Pier and to Michigan Ave. He also gave us directions to Lou Mitchells (http://www.loumitchellsrestaurant.com/). What an amazing diner. First of all, we were seated next to some CUTE iron workers "building America". Great scenery! And the food. WOW!!! We shared an omelet with onions, spinach, and feta. Add pancakes, ham, homemade wheat bread and you have amazing food. And that's not all. When we were done, the waitress said that ice cream came with our breakfast. WHAT? Ice cream with breakfast - had I died and gone to heaven? But of course, her revelation came too late. We were stuffed. Another bite would have been messy. So I had to turn down the ice cream. I don't know that I have ever turned down ice cream. Too sad! God was smiling on us when He sent someone to tell us about Lou Mitchells!!!!!
The same guy recommended a fun pass. You can buy a pass for $5 that will allow you to take public transit ALL DAY. So we did what anyone who comes from a town without good public transportation and who watched ER - we went straight to the EL station. Yup. We rode the EL with no destination. Just rode. Then we hopped on the subway. And just our lick, the subway took us to Chicago Ave. A street we had talked about finding later in the day! So then we hopped a bus from Chicago Ave to Michigan Ave.
Michigan Avenue - what I think streets in Heaven will be like - only affordable. Shopping as far as the eye can see. Can I get an AMEN?
Oh and it's still raining! So Deb and I decided to hang in Borders. Not much a cup of coffee or a cup of tea in a comfy chair can't make better. There we met another blessing. We chatted with a guy in his third year of med school originally from California. He was delightful. He was fun to talk to and told us how to find the best pizza in Chicago - Giordano's.
We spent more time on Michigan Ave. You have to picture this -it's raining, we have wet travel hair. I am wearing a poncho - not a nice one mind you, a $.99 one from Wal-Mart. We are CLASSY!! When we went in the first store, I took the poncho off. But what a pain. So I decided to pretend my poncho was Prada. And I looked good!!!! I hope these is a good picture in Deb's camera of the Prada poncho. I want to be a trend setter!!!!
Giordano's - YUM. Deep dish, cheesy, a slice of amazingness! You are missing one of life's joys if you haven't had this pizza.
We then jumped on another bus and headed to the Navy Pier. I am sure this is a great place when the sun is out. But the sun was on vacation. It was still beautiful to look out on Lake Michigan. Maybe next time we will take a cruise - we heard the architectural cruises are amazing.
We are now exhausted and drenched. We looked for a place to sit, relax. Someone recommended the cafe at Nordstroms. What the heck -quiet, chairs - sounds great! We got to Nordstroms and had to go to the bathroom. And guess what - there was a comfy lounge in the bathroom. You guessed it, Deb and I hung out in the bathroom at Nordstroms for almost an hour. AHH, almost as good as a spa. I had just bought socks, so we had dry tootsies!!!!
We did some people watching at the Amtrak gate. We say some cute kids, a scary looking lady playing with the kids, a girl with a backpack that weighed at least 3 times what she did and a large family of Amish or Mennonites. I wanted to know why some of the women wore white bonnets and some had white bonnets under black bonnets. It's still driving me NUTS. But Debbie made me go to McDonald's instead. Now I see that she was just trying to divert my attention. Good one Deb!
So all in all, a great day!!! Can't imagine how much fun we would have had if the sun had been out. Guess we need to go back and see!
We met amazing people and had great friend. And time with your best friend is always to be cherished.
The first guy we met was super nice. We had been off the bus for just a few minutes. We were trying to decipher the map. He gave us tips on which bus to ride to get to the Navy Pier and to Michigan Ave. He also gave us directions to Lou Mitchells (http://www.loumitchellsrestaurant.com/). What an amazing diner. First of all, we were seated next to some CUTE iron workers "building America". Great scenery! And the food. WOW!!! We shared an omelet with onions, spinach, and feta. Add pancakes, ham, homemade wheat bread and you have amazing food. And that's not all. When we were done, the waitress said that ice cream came with our breakfast. WHAT? Ice cream with breakfast - had I died and gone to heaven? But of course, her revelation came too late. We were stuffed. Another bite would have been messy. So I had to turn down the ice cream. I don't know that I have ever turned down ice cream. Too sad! God was smiling on us when He sent someone to tell us about Lou Mitchells!!!!!
The same guy recommended a fun pass. You can buy a pass for $5 that will allow you to take public transit ALL DAY. So we did what anyone who comes from a town without good public transportation and who watched ER - we went straight to the EL station. Yup. We rode the EL with no destination. Just rode. Then we hopped on the subway. And just our lick, the subway took us to Chicago Ave. A street we had talked about finding later in the day! So then we hopped a bus from Chicago Ave to Michigan Ave.
Michigan Avenue - what I think streets in Heaven will be like - only affordable. Shopping as far as the eye can see. Can I get an AMEN?
Oh and it's still raining! So Deb and I decided to hang in Borders. Not much a cup of coffee or a cup of tea in a comfy chair can't make better. There we met another blessing. We chatted with a guy in his third year of med school originally from California. He was delightful. He was fun to talk to and told us how to find the best pizza in Chicago - Giordano's.
We spent more time on Michigan Ave. You have to picture this -it's raining, we have wet travel hair. I am wearing a poncho - not a nice one mind you, a $.99 one from Wal-Mart. We are CLASSY!! When we went in the first store, I took the poncho off. But what a pain. So I decided to pretend my poncho was Prada. And I looked good!!!! I hope these is a good picture in Deb's camera of the Prada poncho. I want to be a trend setter!!!!
Giordano's - YUM. Deep dish, cheesy, a slice of amazingness! You are missing one of life's joys if you haven't had this pizza.
We then jumped on another bus and headed to the Navy Pier. I am sure this is a great place when the sun is out. But the sun was on vacation. It was still beautiful to look out on Lake Michigan. Maybe next time we will take a cruise - we heard the architectural cruises are amazing.
We are now exhausted and drenched. We looked for a place to sit, relax. Someone recommended the cafe at Nordstroms. What the heck -quiet, chairs - sounds great! We got to Nordstroms and had to go to the bathroom. And guess what - there was a comfy lounge in the bathroom. You guessed it, Deb and I hung out in the bathroom at Nordstroms for almost an hour. AHH, almost as good as a spa. I had just bought socks, so we had dry tootsies!!!!
We did some people watching at the Amtrak gate. We say some cute kids, a scary looking lady playing with the kids, a girl with a backpack that weighed at least 3 times what she did and a large family of Amish or Mennonites. I wanted to know why some of the women wore white bonnets and some had white bonnets under black bonnets. It's still driving me NUTS. But Debbie made me go to McDonald's instead. Now I see that she was just trying to divert my attention. Good one Deb!
So all in all, a great day!!! Can't imagine how much fun we would have had if the sun had been out. Guess we need to go back and see!
Chicago - on the bus
My bestest pal, Debbie, and I went to Chicago this weekend. LOVED IT! We rode the mega bus (www.megabus.com) for $30 road trip each. Here is what I learned:
- Many of the buses are double deckers - and while it may sound adventuresome to ride in the very front seat of the top deck, if you are not Harry Potter (all magical and such), it's a bit crazy. It is very disorienting to look out and not be able to see a driver. But we are proud that we started our adventure with a bold move
- the back of the bus SMELLS. Darn toilet. Whatever chemical they put in there is BAD. I was praying that someone would "stink it up" so I could breathe again. It was that bad.
- Hillbillies live in other places besides the Ozarks and Arkansas. There were some strange people at the rest stop in McClain, IL. Igor came to mind with one character. I guess I should be more forgiving - it was 4:30 am, but it was stranger than strange. So to all the folks I have insulted over the years in the Ozarks and Arkansas - I apologize!
- Not all convenience stores sell magazines. I KNOW - crazy. But it's true. The Love's/Hardee's in Boonville, MO has all of the Louis L'Amour books ever written, enough engine parts to build a small airplane, but no People, National Inquire, or even Playboy. What is wrong with that...
We are already planning our next trip via the mega bus. Will post about the adventure in Chicago later!
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