My niece, Heather was incredibly concerned that she was alone in the world in her observation of the number of people around her that behave with a sense of disregarding entitlement. She had several responses in support that she was not crazy and that this social maladay was quite prevalent indeed. What struck me was not the observation that my niece had made, but the fact that none of the posts that followed offered a solution. In the very least, none offered a hint that we, society, are at fault for accepting this contagious thought process.
There is a definate need for health insurance for those who cannot afford it. I can relate to those who support the efforts. On the other hand, I support those who are against those suggestions and efforts that have been made concerning the health care reform. The key is the phrase,"cannot afford it." What do we make available to those who have cell phones for themselves, their children, nice cars, brand name clothes, gold bling and other expensive jewelry items? Those who cannot afford it are those who do not have any money, not those who have the money but do not prioritize their health and the welfare of their families before the instantaneous need for material and status quo expenditures.
This is not a judgment of the haves and have nots. This is reality. Do I work hard for my money to allow someone else to spend my money on their necessities while they spend their payroll/assistance on expenditures that are not necessary for good health and safety? Perhaps, instead of continuing to blindly give and give - we should teach the masses to fish. Our first important goal is to clarify the difference between needs and wants. We should model and teach our masses to prioritize by basic needs and to create different savings accounts for different wants. Most of all, we should expect patience, integrity and compassion. Compassion for the children we choose to give life to. Compassion to teach our children to find happiness and rewards intrinsically as opposed to extrinsically.
None of us have ever appreciated the A that we received for doing absolutely nothing; it was the A that took everything that we had to earn it.
