give me your money, as well as future generation's, but don't ask any questions.

My brother emailed me this little "scenario" and it hit the nail on the head about how I feel about this whole health care reform.

"Customer: I want a better car than the one I have now.

Car Salesman/Obama: You need this school bus over here.

Customer: That isn't what I really want.

Obama: Oh yes, it is.

Customer: Why would I want that?

Obama: Well, it is what the experts from NADA, AARP, and motor trend say you SHOULD be driving.

Customer: Won't it be more expensive than what I have now?

Obama: Yes, but you do not have to pay the difference.

Customer: Who does?

Obama: Your grandchildren.

Customer: How much will my grandchildren have to pay?

Obama: Who put you up to asking that question?

Customer: Nobody but I have a question about efficiency and safety.

Obama: The worst thing you can do is keep your status quo car - if you do not act now, you will be stuck with that.

Customer: You aren't answering my questions.

Obama: Let me be clear, this bus is not trojan horse and it will not kill anyone and you will not go over your budget buying it - I won't let that happen.

Customer: Can't I just fix up my old car?

Obama: Your old car cannot be fixed without buying this bus.

Customer: Are you nuts?

Obama: We can't keep listening to the naysayers and the mechanic's union who must have put you up to this - your attitude is fishy and unAmerican.

Customer: Didn't you used to advocate asking questions of salesmen?

Obama: Yes, but that was when I didn't have this job - now that I have this job, you should just listen to me - now let's talk some more about this bus you need.

Customer: Can I at least see the warranty or the owner's manual or price tag?

Obama: Those have not been written yet and let me repeat, buying this bus will not cause you to need a bigger bus later - trust me.

That's about how this has been. Obama is NOTHING MORE THAN a salesman who is trying to get his foot in YOUR door on health care - do not let him because once he is in he will invite his controlling friends and none of them will ever leave - NO MATTER HOW CHARMING HE IS, IT IS A BAD IDEA TO LET HIM GET HIS FOOT IN THE DOOR."

I'm very disturbed by the footage I've seen and stories I've heard of people being called "unpatriotic" or "unAmerican" simply because they've wanted some detailed answers. I feel this "reform" presented by the Obama Administration is being rushed through without having the opportunity to really be reviewed or understood by those being asked to pass it. What's worse is I feel the urgency behind it is intentional, as though someone's trying to pull the wool over our eyes. I didn't vote for Obama, but I had high hopes for him once he was elected. I chose to see the glass half-full and genuinely wanted him to live up to the potential everyone else seemed to see in him. I'm terribly disheartened as I feel he is already too full of power, full of himself. He hasn't even been in a year and already I fear he's becoming exactly what I'd voted against.

we can't afford to be indifferent.

This healthcare stuff is really getting to me. I am not necessarily "politically savvy", but I do try to educate myself on what I consider to be important topics. Like voting, I feel it is my civic duty to be aware of the goings-on around me, especially when it comes to subject matter that will effect me, my children, and my grandchildren directly. The Obama Administration's proposed Health Care Reform plan definitely does that.

Have you looked into it? Or do your eyes glaze over when the subject is broached on the evening news? I attempted to read through some of the 1,000+ pages, but of course it's in a language too haughty-taughty for a simpleton like me to understand. Thankfully, my friend Val's husband helped break it down for me. I encourage you to read this post on his blog. It confirmed some of my suspicions and was the final straw for me, especially after reading another post he has with an article from FORTUNE Magazine which is very informative. I immediately contacted my representatives. That's the only way this is going to not go through, people. You've got to get off your duff and make your feelings heard! I hear so many people complaining about this, and yet how many of them actually took the five minutes to contact their national representatives to tell THEM? People whine and moan to each other, to talk radio, but when it comes to telling the right people, how many do it? If you disagree with this socialized healthcare plan, please get involved. If you google "Utah Representatives" (or whatever state you live in) you'll be effortlessly guided to the right websites, where sending an email is a piece of cake. If you live in North Salt Lake, I'll make it easy for you--Congressman Bishop is who you contact. I also contacted all the Utah Senators. Seriously, it took me about 10 minutes--TOPS! My email was not eloquent or refined...I'm a simple person without even a college education. But I'm not a complete idiot and I believe my opinion does matter. I'm so sick of people I know being shamefully casual, lazy, even blase about anything politics. I know we have busy lives, and there are things in politics that even I have to admit I have a hard time really understanding or caring about, but when it comes to something like THIS, how can you NOT take the time to form your own opinion and let it be heard? It's like people who are too indifferent or ignorant to vote in a major election...I just don't get it. So yeah. There's my soapbox. Read the blogpost, form an opinion, and share it with the people who can actually DO something with that opinion. Then, no matter what decisions are made, at least you know you said your peace and you can't have any regrets about that.