How Did I Miss This?
Yesterday I had heard a report on the radio that some group was suggesting that women do not need to have mammograms until they are in their 50's. They shouldn't even be doing self checks! That's exactly what the report said. I heard it several times throughout the day and it was a news report (at the top and bottom of every hour) and there was even a clip of a person who represented said group talking about how, as a result of all these early tests, there are a lot of unnecessary procedures.
Now, at first, I thought, yeah I can see this. However, I also know of people (one I know personally) who are in their 30's and have found breast cancer either from a mammogram or a self exam. They have been able to get it taken care of immediately and, therefore, been able to go on in to lead healthy, active lives.
I know of others who, even with all these measures, struggle to fight this disease and ultimately lose the battle. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
I am never too tuned into any type of cancer. You would think, as a woman, I might have a heightened awareness to breast cancer; however, I am NOT at risk for ANY type of cancer really. I don't participate in any activity or behavior that heightens my risk. I have NO family member of blood relation who have ever had cancer (my grandfather died last year of prostrate cancer, but he was my mom's step-dad; no blood line there).
I'm not cold hearted about cancer. I do have a bit of compassion for them; but I do feel a bit of disconnect since it hasn't been a part of my life. I pray that I never do have to face this disease in any form for myself or any member of my family. I pray that NO ONE does.
When people DO face it, I hope and pray that through their doctors, both private and insured, can have the resources to fight it to the best of every one's ability.
But what does this have to do with a Conservative blog?
Well, remember that report I told you I had heard about yesterday? Turns out that I missed something in that report. It was brought to my attention earlier this morning. That group? WAS A GOVERNMENT FUNDED GROUP!
Do you see the connection yet? Do I need to complete that line for you? Do you see where this is going?
Here is a government entity that is telling women to NOT take precautions in catching a killer disease early. Here is a government entity that, by saying these things, is going to have more women dying from this cancer. It is ultimately allowing this disease to win.
Oh wait, would this be the same government who is looking at forcing us into their own HEALTH CARE system? Could this be the same government who will be looking at ways to save cost in health care?
Come on! Tell me I really don't have to draw the line for you. Tell me that you see this line.
Then tell me that anyone, in there right mind, would support any government run health plan.
Next they'll be telling people to stop having annual physicals. I mean, do you know how many diseases and cancers might be found there? Go ahead, light up the cigarettes. Heck, on this health care plan maybe they'll pass out cigarettes for free...it would just be less people to have to take care of since they will all see a premature death!
Now, at first, I thought, yeah I can see this. However, I also know of people (one I know personally) who are in their 30's and have found breast cancer either from a mammogram or a self exam. They have been able to get it taken care of immediately and, therefore, been able to go on in to lead healthy, active lives.
I know of others who, even with all these measures, struggle to fight this disease and ultimately lose the battle. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
I am never too tuned into any type of cancer. You would think, as a woman, I might have a heightened awareness to breast cancer; however, I am NOT at risk for ANY type of cancer really. I don't participate in any activity or behavior that heightens my risk. I have NO family member of blood relation who have ever had cancer (my grandfather died last year of prostrate cancer, but he was my mom's step-dad; no blood line there).
I'm not cold hearted about cancer. I do have a bit of compassion for them; but I do feel a bit of disconnect since it hasn't been a part of my life. I pray that I never do have to face this disease in any form for myself or any member of my family. I pray that NO ONE does.
When people DO face it, I hope and pray that through their doctors, both private and insured, can have the resources to fight it to the best of every one's ability.
But what does this have to do with a Conservative blog?
Well, remember that report I told you I had heard about yesterday? Turns out that I missed something in that report. It was brought to my attention earlier this morning. That group? WAS A GOVERNMENT FUNDED GROUP!
Do you see the connection yet? Do I need to complete that line for you? Do you see where this is going?
Here is a government entity that is telling women to NOT take precautions in catching a killer disease early. Here is a government entity that, by saying these things, is going to have more women dying from this cancer. It is ultimately allowing this disease to win.
Oh wait, would this be the same government who is looking at forcing us into their own HEALTH CARE system? Could this be the same government who will be looking at ways to save cost in health care?
Come on! Tell me I really don't have to draw the line for you. Tell me that you see this line.
Then tell me that anyone, in there right mind, would support any government run health plan.
Next they'll be telling people to stop having annual physicals. I mean, do you know how many diseases and cancers might be found there? Go ahead, light up the cigarettes. Heck, on this health care plan maybe they'll pass out cigarettes for free...it would just be less people to have to take care of since they will all see a premature death!
Labels: Health Care
posted by Jenni at
6:00 AM
1 Comments:
You know I should be upset but I am so sick of the Liberals and women whining about THEIR rights and all the procedures that are ENTITLED to that I can't wait for this health care to come and but them in the ass. Republicans/conservatives have said until blue in the face where is the money going to come from for everything they want and stuff would have to get cut. Well, deal with it. Honestly, do people think that they were just going to get this Health care plan that was a Utopia plan. You know, walk in to a clinic and say, "I want this test and now since the government is covering it and I am a citizen I get to have it." I think they really thought that is how it was going to work. Whatever.
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