Tea Party Movement

[LemonAndLime]

You are apparently happy with what you have across the pond and I am pleased that you are. In a system such as yours, health care gets adjusted to its lowest common denominator. Everyone gets the same care albeit very poor care. You may not think that increased taxes is paying for the “free care” but then, what is?

I had the occasion to partake in the Canadian system in a life-threatening situation and darn near died. Perhaps your system is better. I do not know.

The care that we get is not poor at all. I work in the health service, and the NHS attracts doctors and nurses from all over the world - including America, India, Phillipines, Europe, etc. They all get competative salaries, which are fixed. Everyone pays the same amount of tax for their health service, and no matter what happens it’s paid for, expected or unexpected. People say that it can lead to national debt, but to the common person, it’s excellent value for money. Health insurance does exist, but that’s more to ensure your family have an income if you’re unable to work and your work does not offer sick pay.

 

[Friar_David_O.Carm]

Spoken like a true American. And one who fails to see that an increase in taxes will be cheaper than paying health insurance, or at least the same. Also, insurance may not pay out. Free health service will always be free once it exists.

Yes I am an American and proud of it. I am sorry that it bothers you.

“Free Health Care” also leads to rationing and long waits for care.

But no use disucssing this with you, so I will move on.

 

[Ceil-1]

I think they’re used to that over there.

 

[Singing_Praise]

Is the Tea Party movement compatible with the Catholic Faith - our Morals and Social objectives?

It’s hard to know the best answer about “compatibility”. But one basic test for any Catholic is the “life” test. You can’t be pro-choice and also be Catholic. That is what I have been taught and what I believe.

It would appear that the “Tea Party” is more focused on financial matters, rather than “life” matters. And that’s fine, because when all these babies are born, they need to have a good financial future ahead of them! If we can pass on a more financially sound nation to those who come after us, we will have done a good job. If we give them a worse financial situation, then shame on us.