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juldeaHooray for good news!
My Free Care application finally went through and was approved, so my hospital bills are now done with.
Although, the fact of this brings up a lot of internal debates that I must settle about the ethics of my actions. Do I believe in such a socialized heath care option? If not, does it further my goals to have used the system even though I disagreed with it? Well, that's bad wording. Of course it furthered my goals; I'm less in debt. But at the cost of what integrity? And, if I do believe in the worth of socialized heath care... well, that brings up a lot of things that I thought I had settled.
Because, you see, Having Things Settled is The Goal. *meaningful look*
My Free Care application finally went through and was approved, so my hospital bills are now done with.
Although, the fact of this brings up a lot of internal debates that I must settle about the ethics of my actions. Do I believe in such a socialized heath care option? If not, does it further my goals to have used the system even though I disagreed with it? Well, that's bad wording. Of course it furthered my goals; I'm less in debt. But at the cost of what integrity? And, if I do believe in the worth of socialized heath care... well, that brings up a lot of things that I thought I had settled.
Because, you see, Having Things Settled is The Goal. *meaningful look*
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on 23 Feb 2004 12:06 (UTC)1. Lyle's idea seems interesting. I'm not sure how many 'holes' it has in it, though. Sure seems to work at least somewhat for the USPS (versus FedEx and UPS, though I hear tell they're in a little bit of dire straits atm because the USPS is subsidized). Doesn't seem to do much for train travel though--seeing as how there's no one else in business for passenger travel anymore. There's no easy answer. Things -are- out of hand though, and something needs to be done soon--and for more than just health care.
2. Feh. You're overanalyzing it. You didn't have the money anyway. You're 'using the system' as it is currently designed to be used. If you don't like the way it's designed, vote for someone who wants to change it. :-) But it's your health we're talking about here. That's worth whatever it takes. But then, I'm a Jew. First law is that you can break any of its laws if it's for your health. Priorities. Heh.
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on 23 Feb 2004 12:30 (UTC)And yes, I do vote for those who support the policies I approve of. However, what policies those might be haven't been static during my life, and I find myself wondering if they've undergone a change yet again. Hence the analysis. :)
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