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By The Old Codger (about the author) Page 2 of 2 page(s)
Nadya Suleman is an example of “rights” that have gone wrong. Those who advocate restricting and punishing her or her doctor for her exercising her rights, are on a slippery slope. Once a government starts restricting rights based on social status, it is no longer a democracy. Suleman exhibits some of what is wrong with American society. She represents the entitlement mentality of society. On a lesser plain, those who are complaining about Medicare benefits being cut back are also representing the entitlement mentality of society. After all, medical care is not a right. It is a privilege, especially when it is funded by the taxpayer. If you are willing to give up any and all government payments for your health care, then by all means, complain about Nadya Suleman. Urge your elected officials to change the rules to make health care “merit based.” Urge them to do away with all the social programs and make them available only to those people who are “deserving.” Of course, the only ones who are deserving are those who are financially situated so that they don’t need those programs. Sounds like a plan especially since health care is not a right. It truly is a privilege.
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