tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568531919113034432.post9208013941335042608..comments2023-11-05T01:47:08.855-06:00Comments on Worth A Word: Life in Romney's 'Safety Net'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16649861331786377964noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568531919113034432.post-40583337017420936672012-02-19T13:38:40.882-07:002012-02-19T13:38:40.882-07:00I have been on medicaid on several states, and we ...I have been on medicaid on several states, and we did not have to wait months to see a PCP, nor days at the emergency room. As for the er, they don't care what insurance you have, or even if you don't have any. They take people in by the severity of gyour symptoms.<br /><br />I do think it was horrible what he said, so I agree with you there.<br /><br />Housing help is especially hard to get. I only got mine without waiting years because I was in a homeless shelter. I have never had to live on the street, and I am very glad of that.Anisahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095028817264943486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568531919113034432.post-49098647513433524452012-02-17T09:22:01.425-07:002012-02-17T09:22:01.425-07:00Oh, you're absolutely right that Americans are...Oh, you're absolutely right that Americans are pretty spoiled, and even the poor ones can usually still find or get things totally off-limits to those in third-world countries. No argument there.<br /><br />I may be naive but I am not willing to give up on the government and what I see as its responsibility to take care of ALL of its citizens, including the poor. If our government is doing a lousy job, it's our job to make sure it gets better at it by electing the right people and staying vigilant and involved.<br /><br />And to answer your last few questions, as a matter of fact, yes, I am helping the poor and contributing to worthy charities who do the same. I am really enjoying the privilege of being the helpER rather than the helpEE.<br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog & commenting. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649861331786377964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568531919113034432.post-84594631727161189492012-02-17T09:10:09.005-07:002012-02-17T09:10:09.005-07:00I can understand where you are coming from, Karen....I can understand where you are coming from, Karen. You have been through some very difficult times. But I also see Romney's point. Having lived in a 3rd-world country where there truly is no "safety net" for the poor, I can clearly see that we do indeed have one here. Yes life is very difficult for the poor. But how many Americans die of starvation each year? Or malnutrition? Or from lack of emergency medical care? On the world's stage, poor Americans have it made! <br /><br />Conservatives can see that the government is not doing a great job taking care of the needs of the poor (when do they do a great job with anything?), and therefore believe that it is not the government's job to take care of the poor. That is the job of the Church. As Christians, that is one of the commands we are given. But when the government is taking 30-45% of our income for their failing programs, that leaves us restricted in the amount we can give to effective ministries. I strongly agree with President Bush's push to strengthen faith-based ministries to the poor. They are the ones on the street ministering face-to-face, able to see and meet the needs effectively.<br /><br />So, as you rant about how the government should be helping people more...consider how much you personally are helping those in need. Do you serve at homeless shelters? Or minister to those on the streets? Do you give to enable those who do? Are you truly concerned about the poor...or are you just angry?PBoyettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568531919113034432.post-21940282203306970192012-02-16T13:49:52.977-07:002012-02-16T13:49:52.977-07:00As I sit here staring at the huge packet of paperw...As I sit here staring at the huge packet of paperwork from Social Security I have to fill out Again in order for them to believe I am still disabled, I'm wondering why Romney thinks this is a safety net. Yes, I'm very thankful for the healthcare that has been provided over the last 3 years, as well as the small stipend that has payed my rent. My tiny food stamp amount, as well. Yet I am incredibly frustrated that anyone would believe I feel safe. My entire life is one big game of Jenga, just waiting for the right (or wrong) block to be pulled, and it all comes crashing down. <br />I don't feel safe. Not at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com