Letter to Obama from 4th Grade Teacher

[me&thegals]

Education was never intended to be govt. backed. Education was left at the state level and to be handled as the state deemed fit.

The federal gov't gives a very minimal portion of the overall budget for state-funded education.

Basic healthcare available to citizens who can't afford it yes. BUT remember there will have to be a cap on that. You can't have every single test out there...you can't have over the top special treatment paid for you....it can't be afforded that I can see the way our healthcare is set up. To achieve that is just a monumental task. One I don't think the govt can handle.

I don't think anyone is proposing unlimited healthcare. In fact, I think some of us have pointed out that one of the reasons private healthcare insurance may be so expensive is a bit of this "overuse" you are referring to.

The govt. truly doesn't owe us nothing more than the right to protection and security for our nation and freedom of our rights.----everything else is an amendment that costs money and control on the govts. part. And again, they can not pay for people living entire lives off their payroll.

I don't actually know anybody who does this, but maybe you have different life experiences than I (in fact, of course you do ). A government cannot function without tax dollars. Unemployed, sick, disabled people cannot generate tax income. Uneducated people generate less. Collapsed industries provide none. I believe some decisions are made to actually boost segments of the population to restore them to taxability.

 

[FarmerChick]

I agree with your points
but in general I am saying the govt. can not do it all.
we think they should, they can't.

money is limited
simple fact
what we as is basic care...but so many people want more and more.
It can't be given.

Life will never be fair, equal, evenly distrubted. It can't. And it won't happen the way our civilization has progressed. So I say at some point the excessive whining has got to stop and true actions must kick in. True actions of voting in competent people with real plans to help the nation. We will never get a quick fix (quick fixes only make the matter worse cause they are not thought out about long term)---and true actions of people working 2-3 jobs if they must, people taking own responsibilities for their lives. Many have done it before, many will do it again. But so many now don't want to take that responsibility and feel it is the govts duty to take care of us...it is not!

you know, just in general that we ask way to much of the government.

there will always be poor people. that will never change. there will be middle class people who are more comfortable and hit with monster bills that pull them under, rich people who thought they were above it all lose everything and find themselves at the bottom. all just facts of life and the govt. can not help everyone live a great life...and they shouldn't be asked.

basic help, yes of course...and alot of that help is out there already!! and being used!!

 

[Big Daddy]

There are a number of things the government should do. The govt should regulate financial institutions and should control imports. If they would have done those two things, then we would not have all the unemployment we do now. There's no real use talking about it. What's done is done. They could regulate better in the future though and they could sure do a lot to control all the American corporations sending our jobs overseas for a better profit margin.

There are a few countries in Europe that have cradle to grave benefits. Sweden for one does quite well with that system. Most people work. They are productive and they don't have the extreme disparity of income that we have in this country. Education is covered through whatever level you can excel in. Yes they pay much higher taxes, but they get a lot in return. Of course it wouldn't work here. We are not used to that kind of system and a lot of us would be unhappy with it.

I think we will definitely see a national health care plan of some sort in this country. It has to happen. Health care cost are out of control. Unfortunately I don't think it will be a good plan. Obama is spending too much time trying to make everybody happy. Maybe he will change direction and do what is best for the country instead of trying to make everybody happy. If he does it might work out.

 

[davaroo]

"The principal vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of wealth. The principal benefit of socialism is the equal sharing of misery." - Sir Winston Churchill

The notion that government "should" control industries and regulate business for the good of everyone is a new one, in our land. That people believe it is a sign that change has, indeed, occurred.

 

[Big Daddy]

Has nothing to do with Socialism. Socialism is a good word to pull out when you want to scare ignorant people though.

People start believing in regulation when they see the result of letting greedy people operate without regulation. We have been inundated for around 1 year now with the facts relating to deregulation. So it's no wonder that thinking people believe that some regulation is in order. Ronny was wrong in so many ways. Bill ran a close second in helping to get this country where it is now.

 

[FarmerChick]

There is national health care plan in action now.
Medicare and medicaid.

Read up on medicaid. It offers insurance to low income families who have to pay a premuim based on income, has restrictions of course, and has a deductible. But it is offered as low income insurance for families. Many do not know this.

While I know it is not the "universal health care plan people want for everyone" it is something that the govt has offered. it is not like everyone is on their own at all. If worst times come, the govt. should help. at some point, a person must decide where to spend their money. buy cable tv, fancy items, new expensive cars, etc. or have med. insurance for the family. the govt. does not do this for you...spend your personal income....people must do that. Do I have a right to say I want to spend all my money on vacations only, and the govt. foot the bill for the rest of my needs...no, of course not. I wouldn't expect but many do! The old "hey I pay my taxes, I demand..."

I agree, some type of plan should be offered by the govt. to combat rising health prems. etc. in this country. BUT I think of it as a business, not a handout which so many people want.

What the govt. offers will be what can be afforded at the time. So everyone wants health insurance paid in full from the govt.....and future generations will reap the problems. What little we will contribute will not cover the costs of those taking constantly from the system.

We have alot of problems in our country.

people want it all....they want cable tv and cry poverty to afford insurance

people want to purchased extra items constantly that have nothing to do with living basics, yet they cry insurance poverty

people want expensive vacations each year cause they deserve them...yet they cry insurance poverty

We are out of balance.
That is obvious.
How to find that balance again will be very painful!!! Indeed!

And Davaroo I sure agree with Winston! LOL

 

[FarmerChick]

Has nothing to do with Socialism. Socialism is a good word to pull out when you want to scare ignorant people though.

People start believing in regulation when they see the result of letting greedy people operate without regulation. We have been inundated for around 1 year now with the facts relating to deregulation. So it's no wonder that thinking people believe that some regulation is in order. Ronny was wrong in so many ways. Bill ran a close second in helping to get this country where it is now.

Who put this country where it is at is the citizens.

 

[Big Daddy]

To some degree. We voted for the people that screwed it up. Individual citizens don't have much control though. You can get out the vote at voting time and multiply your power. You can write or e-mail your rep. The only people that really make a difference have a lot of $$$$$ figures behind their names. No I'm sorry, but about all the average citizen has the power to do is vote. Until the day comes that all campaigns are financed publicly this country will go wherever the dollars take us. Naturally the dollars will take us wherever it is that is best for the people with the dollars. Your e-mail to Senator Greedy McWeenie doesn't stand a chance against the lobbyist from Pfizer that's offering 200 million in 2010 plus a lifetime supply of Viagra. You may wish to take credit for the state of this country, but I won't. I threw a lot of shoes at the TV over the years and I always vote.

 

[FarmerChick]

There are a number of things the government should do. The govt should regulate financial institutions and should control imports. If they would have done those two things, then we would not have all the unemployment we do now. There's no real use talking about it. What's done is done. They could regulate better in the future though and they could sure do a lot to control all the American corporations sending our jobs overseas for a better profit margin.

There are a few countries in Europe that have cradle to grave benefits. Sweden for one does quite well with that system. Most people work. They are productive and they don't have the extreme disparity of income that we have in this country. Education is covered through whatever level you can excel in. Yes they pay much higher taxes, but they get a lot in return. Of course it wouldn't work here. We are not used to that kind of system and a lot of us would be unhappy with it.

I think we will definitely see a national health care plan of some sort in this country. It has to happen. Health care cost are out of control. Unfortunately I don't think it will be a good plan. Obama is spending too much time trying to make everybody happy. Maybe he will change direction and do what is best for the country instead of trying to make everybody happy. If he does it might work out.

One of the things I see a difference about Sweden and other countries, is their popululation wants to work for their country. They work so their country has money to help them......with our country.....where is the US pride in the inner cities. Hey there is a job at Burger King, why doesn't anyone take it???? Cause it doesn't pay enough???? That the govt. benefits are higher than that paycheck????

We have too many able bodied people not working. There are jobs...just that they won't take them. They would rather give illegals their jobs like housekeeping at hotels then do that job. The govt pays more with a welfare check so why do a lower job and make less money....and then you cry foul. And then you decide to have children and make it the citizens responsiblity to feed them.

We lost control of true need when in hard times, to people living off the govt!!

I have no sympathy for non working able bodied people. Most times there is work....but it isn't enough to live as high as they think they deserve , it isn't glamourous, it isn't easy, it isn't worth it to them.........well then I say starve!

(don't get me wrong...poverty should be fought...but I am tired of the have nots saying that they deserve what others have but never work a day for it)


hard times in finances means you might have to move, downgrade from your McMansion type home to smaller, not have cable, not have more expensive products, oh geez, how can that happen??? but many do just that and I applaud those hard working, stable, responsible people!! they live the cards that are dealt and they do for themselves without automatically sucking off the govt.

I am tired of people yelling poverty. Poverty is not "always" forced on people!

 

[FarmerChick]

To some degree. We voted for the people that screwed it up. Individual citizens don't have much control though. You can get out the vote at voting time and multiply your power. You can write or e-mail your rep. The only people that really make a difference have a lot of $$$$$ figures behind their names. No I'm sorry, but about all the average citizen has the power to do is vote. Until the day comes that all campaigns are financed publicly this country will go wherever the dollars take us. Naturally the dollars will take us wherever it is that is best for the people with the dollars. Your e-mail to Senator Greedy McWeenie doesn't stand a chance against the lobbyist from Pfizer that's offering 200 million in 2010 plus a lifetime supply of Viagra. You may wish to take credit for the state of this country, but I won't. I threw a lot of shoes at the TV over the years and I always vote.

You used the most easy excuse. And it is just that...an excuse to get you out of any blame.

Individuals can't make a dramatic change.......a nation of its citizens banned can make that change.

"we" choose obama. he is so different than our other presidents--now lets just sit back and hope we put all of our desires on this guy and when he is wrong, bash him, when he is right, sit back and say see, I told you.

Money---oh I don't have enough to make a difference how my country is run. It does not take money to make changes at all...yet so many use that excuse. Just look at how many changs have happened because people banned together, fought for a cause, got money backing because others believed, and that change was made. Money as an excuse is again, useless as an excuse.


I own my responsiblity to this nation....while so many do not. that is the reason it is the way it has become. throw a shoe at your tv...many do not have tvs or power from the elec. company to do so......and know that your shoe is about as active in your own country as you will ever participate.


excuse

1 a : to make apology for b : to try to remove blame from
2 : to forgive entirely or disregard as of trivial import : regard as excusable <graciously excused his tardiness>
3 a : to grant exemption or release to <was excused from jury duty> b : to allow to leave <excused the class>
4 : to serve as excuse for : justify <nothing can excuse such neglect>

excusable \ik-ˈsky-zə-bəl\ adjective

excusableness noun

excusably \-bl\ adverb

excuser noun

synonyms excuse, condone, pardon, forgive


You gave up. As many citizens have in this age. We say---I will do only X (like vote)---and then whine and bash and I hand all control over to you to make my life good. And every citizen who excuses "them" cause of money or thinking they are small.....deserve exactly what they get.