25 August 2009
Americans Think They Can Fix Anything
Just as in the case of Global Warming, most Americans think they will eventually, and soon enough, find a solution to any problem. That is an essential part of the optimism, the self-confidence that characterizes the American spirit.
We live our lives in reckless disregard of the consequences of our bad eating, escapist, substance abuse, and sedentary lifestyle habits in the belief that ingenuity will resolve their ill effects.
Earth will be around far beyond any of our lifetimes, so there is plenty of time left to correct carbon build-up in the atmosphere. When it comes to health care, however, each of us is confined to a limited physical existence.
Much of mankind has traditionally dealt with this sad truth by craving escape to the rewards of spiritual life. Americans in the health care industry and the Democratic Party believe that paying to cure everyone’s illnesses will only take a little bit more money. Americans like Dr. Frank Lipman (in the August 24, 2009 Huffington Post) believe they can create a heaven on earth by changing human nature. We’ll see which of them bankrupts the nation.
Just as in the case of Global Warming, most Americans think they will eventually, and soon enough, find a solution to any problem. That is an essential part of the optimism, the self-confidence that characterizes the American spirit.
We live our lives in reckless disregard of the consequences of our bad eating, escapist, substance abuse, and sedentary lifestyle habits in the belief that ingenuity will resolve their ill effects.
Earth will be around far beyond any of our lifetimes, so there is plenty of time left to correct carbon build-up in the atmosphere. When it comes to health care, however, each of us is confined to a limited physical existence.
Much of mankind has traditionally dealt with this sad truth by craving escape to the rewards of spiritual life. Americans in the health care industry and the Democratic Party believe that paying to cure everyone’s illnesses will only take a little bit more money. Americans like Dr. Frank Lipman (in the August 24, 2009 Huffington Post) believe they can create a heaven on earth by changing human nature. We’ll see which of them bankrupts the nation.
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