Ponders
August 29, 2009
Wow! Let me catch my breath. Last month I most certainly placed my head on the chopping block with the Health Care Reform Bill and several of the H.R. 3200’s controversies. As it turns out seems many Americans have reservations about the contents of this “Health Care Reform,” in reference to the nationwide town hall meetings. There were several who defended the bill and I respect their opinions as well. That most certainly is one of the reasons that make this country so great-the freedom of choice and speech. There is an enormous problem in this country with health care availability and needs addressed. I do believe the elected officials who are public servants should accept the same health coverage for which they have engineered for we the people who are expected to accept it. They want health care to be equal for all, than make it fair and equal for all. That’s more story and I am sticking to it. I am however confused in one area which as a society we seem except; while some must go without medication and doctor visits, can somebody explain why prisons are allotted all the medicine and medical treatment needed? Moving on, I am going to beat Dave Little to this one. I am pondering the return of Michael Vic to the NFL. Michael Vic for years was my football idol. A huge Falcon Fan I become a Vic groupie. I have all of the Michael Vic paraphernalia which used to adorn my everyday life. While I was idolizing Vic my friends would make fun of me calling him a convict (prior to the dog incident) and other names I cannot repeat. Imagine how I felt when Vic was busted for dog killing. I am a huge dog lover and advocate for animal rights. I was crushed. But what was worse? My friends calling, hounding and rubbing salt in the wound at every opportunity given. To my friends, okay here it is, you were right. Needless to say I no longer have my number 7 belongings and cannot cheer for the old Falcon any longer. Mr. Vic contracted by the Eagles has served his debt to society and should be offered a clean slate. I watched the return of Vic on television and his proclamation of apology. I don’t think Vic is sorry for what he did to those helpless animals but in fact sorry that he got caught. Had Vic not been busted would he still be involved in the Bad News Kennels? Of course he would. As for those friends who warned me-perhaps I will listen next time. Not! Anywho, he is back and what a country we live. On that note I adopted a boxer last month which needed a home, and am pretty sure I have lost my mind. Baby makes 3! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest columnist George Puvel. Mr. Puvel is proprietor of Anytime Fitness and will feature health tips each month on diet and wellness topics. Be sure to visit thurmonttimes.com for up-to-date information and events as they happen. Have an organization but no website? Just send it in and your event will be posted immediately on the website. Once again please remember to read all of the ads listed and thanks to all of the advertisers in the Times. They allow us the opportunity to bring you up to date local and national happenings. Remember Buy Local!
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