Da Goddess

I Should Be Packing, And That's Not What I Meant!

I should be packing for my trip right now. I should also be making a handful of calls. In due time, in due time. At least the laundry's done and the phone is charged. I have time. No, really, I do.

Speaking of time....I knew it would only be a matter of time before someone misconstrued one of my notes from the last debate.

Let me make myself perfectly clear here:

The most pressing issue is two-fold. Without national security, crucial to the preservation of liberty, domestic policy becomes meaningless.

Now about my notes from the last debate:

I do not want the government to control healthcare. I don't want anyone else in that doctor's office that I haven't invited. What my doctor and I decide is best for me, is between us. If the insurance company doesn't cover what we've decided is best for me, it's my responsibility to find other funding.

If the Kerry healthcare plan is put into place, not only will the government be present in that office with you, they will be directing your care. They shouldn't be there.

I don't want someone who doesn't know me to determine whether or not I should undergo a procedure that changes my life, the quality of my life, or that will impact my life in any way. It's my decision. I'm not referring only to abortion. I'm talking about ANYTHING. Any health concern I have should be discussed with my doctor. The decisions the doctor and I make together...are between us. Unless I specifically ask for anyone else's input, none is welcome.

I fully believe that denying someone treatment is thisclose to mandating the same treatment. It's no one else's decision but yours.

If I shut that door behind me, and you're left standing there, that's my choice. Whether you're the government, my mother, my husband, or my next door neighbor, you need to respect that. Otherwise, I'll be standing right behind your doctor advising him that you really do need to have a colonoscopy. The old fashioned way. And without lubrication.

Debate blogging may or may not take place tonight. Depends on how much I accomplish this afternoon. I know, I'm pushing my luck, aren't I?

If you see me online tonight, say hello. We'll talk.

Posted by DaGoddess at October 13, 2004 12:20 PM