Q. People are complaining about health care reform, People have lots of money and not wanting to help those that actually need it. We are in a bad time right now and people wants game systems, ipods, new computers, laptops and other new gadgets and a new home and a new care every two years. People we have some bad times on our hands all you want to do is complain about this health reform. I don't care about the taxes now and generations a few years from now. I want to help the cause and problem now so we don't have a problem in the future.
A. Many do, but have been lied to, both about the need for reform and the nature of what Obama has planned to make America better.
I am always amazed how many Americans seem not to be aware about the real healthcare issues relying instead on FOX and other sources to spread lies about the healthcare system of the USA and those abroad. I mean, if healthcare in nations with universal coverage is so bad, why do they keep it?
Obama wants to make insurance more available to all and change the system so that it gives the American people value for money [1]. He also wants change so that the insurance companies find it harder to get out of paying for treatment. The system he is proposing looks similar to that which works in Taiwan where private companies are involved in providing healthcare [2].
Obama campaigned on reforming the healthcare system. He said he wanted to make insurance more available and he was elected by the American people to do this [3].
FACT - the US has higher death rates for kids both for kids aged under one and those under five than western European countries with universal health coverage [4,5].
FACT – American insurance companies push up prices and work to stop paying out claims on those they cover [6].
FACT - the USA spends more on healthcare PER PERSON than any other nation on the planet [7].
That means that a dead American four year old would have had a better chance of life if they were born in any western nation with universal health coverage.
If you do not like the policies that Obama was elected to bring in, he can always be voted out of office in 2012. But if you disagree with the facts, please let me know. I am always willing to learn, but please provide proof. None of those who disagree with me have been able to do that so far.
I am always amazed how many Americans seem not to be aware about the real healthcare issues relying instead on FOX and other sources to spread lies about the healthcare system of the USA and those abroad. I mean, if healthcare in nations with universal coverage is so bad, why do they keep it?
Obama wants to make insurance more available to all and change the system so that it gives the American people value for money [1]. He also wants change so that the insurance companies find it harder to get out of paying for treatment. The system he is proposing looks similar to that which works in Taiwan where private companies are involved in providing healthcare [2].
Obama campaigned on reforming the healthcare system. He said he wanted to make insurance more available and he was elected by the American people to do this [3].
FACT - the US has higher death rates for kids both for kids aged under one and those under five than western European countries with universal health coverage [4,5].
FACT – American insurance companies push up prices and work to stop paying out claims on those they cover [6].
FACT - the USA spends more on healthcare PER PERSON than any other nation on the planet [7].
That means that a dead American four year old would have had a better chance of life if they were born in any western nation with universal health coverage.
If you do not like the policies that Obama was elected to bring in, he can always be voted out of office in 2012. But if you disagree with the facts, please let me know. I am always willing to learn, but please provide proof. None of those who disagree with me have been able to do that so far.
Do you think parenting has become commercialized or is it progression?
Q. With parents running out buy the latest books, gimmicks and gadgets? Do babies really need to read, talk, and have warm behinds? Opinions?
A. I think some progression is good. Some. Learning how to make better, more nutrient rich breast milk substitutes is great. Learning how to better understand the development and mindset of different ages and stages is great.
BUT I do believe parenting has become greatly commercialized. Every "expert" with a parenting "theory" and opinion is selling themselves. Everyone insists their parenting methods are best way out there. And oddly, all of them say "no two kids are the same", but they claim their methods work for all kids. How ironic is that?
I think people need to parent their kids as they see fit. Too much progression leads to over analyzing everything and it gives the potential for allowing kids too much freedom. Progression to tell kids "having sex as teens is ok as long as you use protection" I believe is a foolish progression that tells *children* they are on the same level and maturity as adults. That's simply not true.
Progression that gives kids all the latest and greatest gadgets all in the name of "fun" I think could be done with out.
But at the same time, changing the saying "children should be seen and not heard" is a progression I can agree with.
BUT I do believe parenting has become greatly commercialized. Every "expert" with a parenting "theory" and opinion is selling themselves. Everyone insists their parenting methods are best way out there. And oddly, all of them say "no two kids are the same", but they claim their methods work for all kids. How ironic is that?
I think people need to parent their kids as they see fit. Too much progression leads to over analyzing everything and it gives the potential for allowing kids too much freedom. Progression to tell kids "having sex as teens is ok as long as you use protection" I believe is a foolish progression that tells *children* they are on the same level and maturity as adults. That's simply not true.
Progression that gives kids all the latest and greatest gadgets all in the name of "fun" I think could be done with out.
But at the same time, changing the saying "children should be seen and not heard" is a progression I can agree with.
On the subject of expensive gadgets for young children?
Q. It still makes me laugh when I go to a restaurant and instead of coloring while waiting for the meal, I see a 6 year old on an ipad or something fancy. I know it's nothing out of the ordinary, it's just amusing how technology changes everything and how good with it some small children are.
If you have young kids and a smart phone, do you allow them to play with your phone while you wait at places? My son just prefers to color.
If you have young kids and a smart phone, do you allow them to play with your phone while you wait at places? My son just prefers to color.
A. My autistic brothers all have iPad's and iPhones (the brother who attends public school actually had the school provide the iPad if you can believe it) but they are not allowed to play with them while waiting at a restaurant. One of my typical brothers keeps trys sneaking it into restaurants and into school but he gets busted each time and loses it for a while. You would think he would learn.
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