While I was in the US in August visiting my girlfriend, the one theme dominating US news, was president Obama’s healthcare reform plan. As an outsider looking into what goes on in America, I find it strange that people seem to object to something that will help out literally millions of fellow Americans. It seems that everyone says they want to help someone, but not if it costs them any money. Well, folks: there is no such thing as a free lunch.
I guess I’m to liberal – or should I say socialistic – to think that I am doing good by sharing my wealth indirectly with people that lack such basic needs as healthcare. I don’t mind paying taxes for that. I am doing well and I don’t mind if some of my money goes to people that aren’t doing well. As long as it is not spent foolishly.
Anyway: the following clip that my girlfriend forwarded to me, is a hilarious take on things. It’s making fun of healthcare execs working for big insurance companies who are all lobbying off course against Obama’s plans. They are the real “victims” here…