On Privilege and the Affordable Care Act

Yes, I know, two back to back posts about the ACA. But I wanted to make one last point before going into the weekend and being away from the blog.

Here's my observation. It's sort of easy being against the ACA and rooting for its failure when you're sitting in a job that's giving you decent health insurance. 

I think that's what bugs me the most. How people with insurance--with no skin in the game where their healthcare is concerned or the healthcare for their spouses and children--are wanting the ACA to go away. So that what? So that other people don't have access to the same privilege you currently have?

I mean, what's so awful about letting the under- and unemployed bundle themselves together to get a decent rate from an insurance provider? Why wouldn't you want that to work? Especially since it doesn't involve governmental meddling in medicine?

I mean, I get the political stuff and the spitball fights. But I wish there was a little more compassion in the objections of those currently enjoying health insurance.

Think of the kids, millions of them, right now in this great nation. Without any healthcare. What about them? Flu season is about to start. What about them?

Okay, end of rant. Ya'll have a good weekend. And BTW, I pray for everyone, everyday, who I disagree strongly with on this blog.

I hope you pray for me as well.