Who will stand for Americans in this health care reform initiative?
Why do we have to include everyone in this health care reform initiative and not think about Americans first and foremost?
This is our country. How can we be so concerned about everyone else, instead of the State of America? Are we so enthralled with “realism” that we do not see what is happening before our eyes?
If we go to the foreign nations to underwrite this health care reform initiative because we are in debt; who will eventually own America?
This health care reform initiative is vitally important to this country, but if we have to sell the soul of America to pay back what is already outstanding to these foreign countries because of the mortgage debacle, we had better be prepared for America to be in bondage to these foreign nations no matter how they package it.
The freedom that we proclaim every July 4th and our Pledge of Allegiance will mean nothing. Companies taking American jobs overseas for cheap labor; while other companies continue hiring illegal immigrants for cheap labor; while Americans are losing their jobs everyday and our security.
The foreign nations have already shown us their power (i.e., automotive) because we have forgotten God and what it means to be an American. They have already taken it in their hands and power to walk down the streets of Washington and make unjust demands.
When African Americans marched down the streets, they had every police department and “dogs” but yet we sit back in awe and forgot whose country this really is. And just think, no one dared to pass a bill to make sure African Americans received health care coverage or even an education, and they had every legal right to it.
It's sad because everyone wants to pretend that they care and at the end of the day, it's about the dollar and who gets it.
If this bill was really for Americans, Congressman Joe Wilson would not have to make that type of outburst to defend Americans with “You lie.” We all went to H.R. 3200 to find out the truth.
This health care reform initiative would not have one mention or coverage for illegal immigrants when Americans do not have health care benefits; or are losing their jobs while companies can still feel justified in hiring illegal immigrants.
There are 43.3 million smokers who will eventually have a tobacco related diseases or illness. The only way this country will ever be able to pay for this health care coverage is to have the industry that causes 6 of 8 chronic diseases in this country pay for their customer’s health care benefits. Why not?
We all can pretend we don’t know. Yes, they have a right to be in business as long as that business does not cost individual lives; families medical hardships; States health care systems’ extra expenditures, and the government’s shield to a pending health care crisis because everyone refuses to really look at the cost factors of this industry upon this health are reform initiative.
As quiet as it is being kept the tobacco industry is the one industry that is going to affect any health care reform initiative. All the elected representatives will refuse to address this issue and in a “rush to judgment” push to pass a health care reform bill this year, without logically answering, “How do we intend to pay for it?”
Two States, North Carolina and South Carolina have already proposed to pass on higher premium coverage to their State employees who are “obese” and “smokers.” The insurance industry already has a premium differential for “smokers.”
Will they ask the tobacco industry to supplement these smokers health care benefit premiums? I doubt it. Everyone is targeting the people to fund this health care reform initiative without looking at the industries that affect the health care of certain Americans.
We all know the story about the tobacco industry and how they did not inform people about the addictive ingredient of nicotine. So what happened? People became addicted and unable to stop smoking. Some died while other Americans have been able to overcome this addiction. There are 43.3 million smokers, God forbid if even half of them are affected with a tobacco related disease, how will they be able to take care of themselves medically? If they lose their jobs and do not have health care coverage, who will be responsible for paying this health care bill? The very States and elected representatives who are refusing to address this issue now. This is more serious than any foreign attack on this country. If Americans are not healthy, America will not be able to compete in this world.
Regardless of how each elected representative tries not to address the tobacco issue, this is an albatross around any health care reform in America.
As Americans we can ask our elected representatives to pass The Tobacco Accountability Act with a stated purpose, “the tobacco industry must be held accountable for the tobacco-related diseases and will provide early screening, a health insurance benefits program and supplemental premium assistance for every smoker (man, woman, boy or girl) afflicted with a tobacco-related disease. They must subsidize all educational programs from elementary to college on the harmful effects of their products through smoking firsthand or from secondhand smoke.”
Otherwise, they can all go into their committees and work on this health care reform initiative for the next four years. If they do not call all the industries that will affect this health care reform; it is a waste of taxpayers’ time, money and energy.
Everyone should ask this question, how can we have drug stores prescribing medicines in the back of their stores everyday and in the front of their stores selling the most deadly product on the market? How can we have all the major retail stores selling $4.00 prescriptions to save Americans money on their prescriptions, when in the front of their stores at the check out registers they can buy a pack or carton of cigarettes that causes more health problems then that $4.00 savings can ever cover?
Something is seriously wrong with this health care reform initiative, when everyone wants to pretend that this pending health care crisis is not going to happen. It is. America must be prepared especially when we have lost our compassion and love of this country because of the greed, lack of respect for our laws, businesses hiring illegal immigrants with no thought of what this is costing America because they want to save a dollar on their taxes and health care coverage. Our elected representatives knows but refuses to stand for our laws and even do with all due respect a “Joe Wilson” stand to set the records straight.
This health care reform initiative goes far deeper than giving Americans health care benefits. It’s time for America to look at its’ soul and not cover up anything that will put us in a position of compromise and ultimately in bondage to the lobbyists, money brokers, power elite and foreign nations because we have lost our compassion and the courage of David to stand for our country.
All I can say is, “God have mercy. Help us to turn back to You for wisdom and guidance for such a time as this; for the soul of America.
For His Glory,
Valerie Foy
A seed for America.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
The Beauty Of Doing The Right Thing
U.S. Representative Joe Wilson stated, "Truth is a powerful thing."
Truth is a powerful thing. But will our elected representatives look at the truth and make a comprehensive health care plan for all Americans, first?
Many have forgiven and forgotten the outburst during a speech last month to Congress. We all wanted to know what this was really all about. How could this word "lie" come forth at such a time as that and why?
We usually can remain silent until we know deep down within our spirit, that we cannot agree with what is being proposed. You lay everything on the line because of who you are; knowing you will not have any peace. In this particular incident, knowing how can I face my family and constituents of this country, if I do not speak out?
On one hand I understood why this outburst took place and on another hand, I could not understand why others did not feel this outrage about something so vitally important to this health care initiative for Americans, that we were willing to sweep it under the “if they don’t ask, we won’t tell” mindset.
So, I went like others to the Center for Immigration Studies and read their Memorandum dated September 2009 and read what was written "Illegal Immigrants and HR 3200 Estimate of Potential Costs to Taxpayers."
It stated: "based on the analysis of Census data, they estimate that there are 6.6 million uninsured illegal immigrants in the United States who could be covered by the new health care reform bill (H.R. 3200). Even though H.R. 3200 states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the proposed taxpayer-funded affordable premium credits, there is nothing in the bill to enforce this. An amendment was defeated in committee that would have required the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) program, used by almost all other means-tested programs of this kind."
It further stated:
* "We estimate the current cost of treating uninsured illegal immigrants at all levels of government to be $4.3 billion a year, primarily at emergency rooms and free clinics."
* Illegal immigrants will be required to have health insurance, as would citizen and legal immigrants (green card holders). They would have to meet the substantial presence test... would be required to obtain health insurance.
* Substantial presence is defined as having been in the United States for at least 31 days during the current year and previous two years. No mention is made of legal status in the legislation for determining substantial presence."
* HR 3200 does not contain any restrictions on non-citizens - whether legally or illegally present, or in the United States temporarily or permanently - participating in the Exchange.
Every State knows the companies which hires illegal immigrants. As the government wants to propose a penalty on Americans who refuse to buy coverage under H.R. 3200, these States must propose a penalty to companies who do not provide health care coverage to their undocumented workers.
Inquiring minds would like to know: Why should there be surtax on high-income Americans to pay for this health care bill? Why should States raise revenue on the people who are “obese” and now “smokers’ and not on the companies?
And furthermore, we all know there is a pending health care crisis in America medically and financially. If we do not target the tobacco industry which causes 6 out of 8 chronic diseases to provide a benefits assistance program for their customers (43.3 million smokers); there is going to be a shortfall to meeting the $900 billion budget over 10 years to cover H.R. 3200. This is what our lawmakers are projecting for this health care reform initiative and still have not decided on how to pay for this legislation.
The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars lobbying, targeting and marketing their products to certain demographics; with no thought of the harmful effects of their products and the costs to families and States to keep their customers healthy and alive. The sad thing about all of this, everyone knows it but refuses to address it.
As Americans we can ask our elected representatives to pass The Tobacco Accountability Act with a stated purpose, “the tobacco industry must be held accountable for the tobacco-related diseases, provide early screening, a health insurance benefits program and supplemental premium assistance for every smoker (man, woman, boy or girl) afflicted with a tobacco-related disease. They must subsidize all educational programs from elementary to college on the harmful effects of their products through smoking firsthand or from secondhand smoke.”
We cannot compromise in any area of this health care reform initiative and load this bill with amendments upon amendments and at the end; Americans are sold a heavy laden bill of unmet promises to everyone except the American people. Every amendment should be spelled out to how it is going to benefit Americans.
Once again, the lobbyists, power elite and money brokers are willing to "hoodwink" the American people and it is wrong. Yes, they have positioned the drugmakers, laboratories and hospitals to reap the financial benefits of this health care reform initiative.
Time is running out. We must hold every industry accountable that is responsible for our pending health care crisis; no matter how this health care reform initiative is underwritten. Otherwise, we’re kidding ourselves.
The beauty of doing the right thing is that we have to put God first, and then America and every American, regardless of what others may say. If we do not take care of America; who will eventually own America; especially if we have to go to foreign nations once again to underwrite this health care reform initiative with a ROI.
At the end of the day, the same people who orchestrated the economic debacle are going to make a guaranteed fortune. Why? Greed. We have forgotten Whose bodies they are. We must put a stop to every lie that makes us compromise our laws, rights and our soul of being an American.
Dr. Mike Murdock wrote about truth, "Truth is the most powerful thing on earth because it is the only thing that cannot be changed."
I am only a voice in the wilderness for such a time as this for The Tobacco Accountability Act.
For His Glory,
Valerie Foy
A seed for America.
Truth is a powerful thing. But will our elected representatives look at the truth and make a comprehensive health care plan for all Americans, first?
Many have forgiven and forgotten the outburst during a speech last month to Congress. We all wanted to know what this was really all about. How could this word "lie" come forth at such a time as that and why?
We usually can remain silent until we know deep down within our spirit, that we cannot agree with what is being proposed. You lay everything on the line because of who you are; knowing you will not have any peace. In this particular incident, knowing how can I face my family and constituents of this country, if I do not speak out?
On one hand I understood why this outburst took place and on another hand, I could not understand why others did not feel this outrage about something so vitally important to this health care initiative for Americans, that we were willing to sweep it under the “if they don’t ask, we won’t tell” mindset.
So, I went like others to the Center for Immigration Studies and read their Memorandum dated September 2009 and read what was written "Illegal Immigrants and HR 3200 Estimate of Potential Costs to Taxpayers."
It stated: "based on the analysis of Census data, they estimate that there are 6.6 million uninsured illegal immigrants in the United States who could be covered by the new health care reform bill (H.R. 3200). Even though H.R. 3200 states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the proposed taxpayer-funded affordable premium credits, there is nothing in the bill to enforce this. An amendment was defeated in committee that would have required the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) program, used by almost all other means-tested programs of this kind."
It further stated:
* "We estimate the current cost of treating uninsured illegal immigrants at all levels of government to be $4.3 billion a year, primarily at emergency rooms and free clinics."
* Illegal immigrants will be required to have health insurance, as would citizen and legal immigrants (green card holders). They would have to meet the substantial presence test... would be required to obtain health insurance.
* Substantial presence is defined as having been in the United States for at least 31 days during the current year and previous two years. No mention is made of legal status in the legislation for determining substantial presence."
* HR 3200 does not contain any restrictions on non-citizens - whether legally or illegally present, or in the United States temporarily or permanently - participating in the Exchange.
Every State knows the companies which hires illegal immigrants. As the government wants to propose a penalty on Americans who refuse to buy coverage under H.R. 3200, these States must propose a penalty to companies who do not provide health care coverage to their undocumented workers.
Inquiring minds would like to know: Why should there be surtax on high-income Americans to pay for this health care bill? Why should States raise revenue on the people who are “obese” and now “smokers’ and not on the companies?
And furthermore, we all know there is a pending health care crisis in America medically and financially. If we do not target the tobacco industry which causes 6 out of 8 chronic diseases to provide a benefits assistance program for their customers (43.3 million smokers); there is going to be a shortfall to meeting the $900 billion budget over 10 years to cover H.R. 3200. This is what our lawmakers are projecting for this health care reform initiative and still have not decided on how to pay for this legislation.
The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars lobbying, targeting and marketing their products to certain demographics; with no thought of the harmful effects of their products and the costs to families and States to keep their customers healthy and alive. The sad thing about all of this, everyone knows it but refuses to address it.
As Americans we can ask our elected representatives to pass The Tobacco Accountability Act with a stated purpose, “the tobacco industry must be held accountable for the tobacco-related diseases, provide early screening, a health insurance benefits program and supplemental premium assistance for every smoker (man, woman, boy or girl) afflicted with a tobacco-related disease. They must subsidize all educational programs from elementary to college on the harmful effects of their products through smoking firsthand or from secondhand smoke.”
We cannot compromise in any area of this health care reform initiative and load this bill with amendments upon amendments and at the end; Americans are sold a heavy laden bill of unmet promises to everyone except the American people. Every amendment should be spelled out to how it is going to benefit Americans.
Once again, the lobbyists, power elite and money brokers are willing to "hoodwink" the American people and it is wrong. Yes, they have positioned the drugmakers, laboratories and hospitals to reap the financial benefits of this health care reform initiative.
Time is running out. We must hold every industry accountable that is responsible for our pending health care crisis; no matter how this health care reform initiative is underwritten. Otherwise, we’re kidding ourselves.
The beauty of doing the right thing is that we have to put God first, and then America and every American, regardless of what others may say. If we do not take care of America; who will eventually own America; especially if we have to go to foreign nations once again to underwrite this health care reform initiative with a ROI.
At the end of the day, the same people who orchestrated the economic debacle are going to make a guaranteed fortune. Why? Greed. We have forgotten Whose bodies they are. We must put a stop to every lie that makes us compromise our laws, rights and our soul of being an American.
Dr. Mike Murdock wrote about truth, "Truth is the most powerful thing on earth because it is the only thing that cannot be changed."
I am only a voice in the wilderness for such a time as this for The Tobacco Accountability Act.
For His Glory,
Valerie Foy
A seed for America.
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