Here I sit, almost nine at night
trying to come up with something to write.
I keep getting interrupted by Joe Namath
and his Medicare coverage ads.
When his finishes another shows up
so I am pretty much up to speed
on my health care options.
I think about how many are dependent
on the government for so many things.
Social Security which retrospectively
was a bad idea, in my opinion,
expanded into payments and
control of senior healthcare
and a great safety net was in place
except the fund set up for this was
raided time and time again for other
purposes, so it stands on wobbly legs.
Soon safety nets became common place.
Churches and Social Organizations
used to be the ones who came to
the aid of their neighbors in trouble.
This gave purpose to these members
and the recipients’ pride was such
that they wanted to get off the dole
as soon as possible and usually did,
unless there were extenuating
circumstances that existed.
The government took over and soon
we had monthly checks, food stamps,
housing provisions and insurance,
removing any incentive from those
receiving, to pick themselves up,
shake themselves off and
get back in the race.
It is good to have safety nets
for those truly in need, but those
in need seem to be encouraged
to take advantage of everything available
leaving them dependent on the government.
The nets should not be disabling and
then making it not only comfortable
to be dependent but also a badge of honor.
Stanski
November 12, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 