Comprehending US Health Care Reform
Let’s ask ourselves a few questions about the new health care bill:
**Who will pay for the billions of dollars in tax increases?
**What will happen when people start dropping their existing coverage to acquire cheaper coverage?
**President Obama said after the bill was passed, “It’s time to bring this debate to a close and begin the hard work of implementing this reform properly on behalf of the American people.” Is that possible with so many people in disagreement? How can we focus on health care reform as a whole, instead of as two sides?
**Is universal health care a… Continue reading
When and Where are You Happy with Health Care?
This Sunday, Congress will vote on US Health Care reform.
As this issue will affect millions of people in serious ways and has already stirred up a lot of conversation, we want to leave the opinions and comments to you today.
How have you experienced problems with health care? How do you feel we should approach health care reform? Do you have ideas for health care solutions? With all the trouble we have had so far, is there something to be said about the efficiency of the decision-making process?
Many people have experienced health care systems in places outside the… Continue reading
Attainable Fame – Game Show Shocker
Most of us have heard about the events that took place on the fake game show created for a French documentary film by Christophe Nick. The game show was designed as a social experiment to prove that people will do almost anything if they are on television. It did a great job.
Essentially, the contestant is told to ask their opponent a question. By the way, the opponent is strapped into a chair that sends a shock of electricity into them when prompted. Nothing odd there. If the opponent answers a question wrong, the contestant is then obligated to pull… Continue reading
Your Distinctive St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
Once I experienced a few St. Patrick’s Days after turning twenty-one, I realized why it appealed to so many of those who weren’t personally involved in the Irish culture. The food, the… Continue reading
Tiger Woods: International Player and Role Model?
With a button-push of his cell phone, Tiger Woods can grab the attention of the world media whenever he needs or wants it. The attentive eyes that once looked up to him with respect at the drop of a hat, however, now look down on him with disappointment. We can still badger him for advice to use on the golf course, but even his close friends will look elsewhere for tips on their personal lives.
Woods has announced that he will return to golf in April of 2010 when he plays at the Masters. Even though he may come back to golf… Continue reading
