Fixing Health Care- Making It A Patriotic Duty Instead of a Political One

Last week we lost 18 soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unless you are family, friend, or part of a community hit by the reality of these wars (yes, they are wars) you don’t hear much about it. The country has too many other things to worry and argue about.

As we enter the Holiday Season this year, take a minute and say a prayer for the men and women half-way across the world and living in horrific conditions to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Say a little prayer of thanks and appreciation for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. While you’re at it, say a prayer for their families as well. These folks know what real sacrifice is all about. It’s not easy but they know their role, accept it, and make the best of a really rotten situation.

Instead of making health care a political football why don’t we think about pulling together a little to achieve a common mission in the best interest of our country. Let’s make it our patriotic duty to work together to solve one of the biggest economic challenges facing our country. We may not all necessarily agree with the rules and we may not even like those we need to work with. Mark my word, those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq face the same challenges. But, they adjust and look beyond themselves to achieve a common objective. They make things happen.

They are Americans before they are anything else. We can learn a lot from them.

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving