> "ta" nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192049512.208777.139600@o80g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> (sorry, these are just too good not to share ...)
>
> "And finally, New Rule: If you believe you need to take all the pills
> the pharmaceutical industry says you do, then you're already on drugs.
>
> Yes, it's that time in the campaign where all the candidates are
> presenting their health care proposals. Hillary's covers children's
> teeth. Edwards has one that includes maintaining gorgeous, shiny hair
> and Barack Obama's involves going on Oprah, and everyone gets a
> gastric bypass!
>
> But, none of the plans address the real problem. We won't stop being
> sick until we stop making ourselves sick. Because - because there is a
> point where even the most universal government health program can't
> help you. They can't outlaw unhealthy food or alcohol or cigarettes.
> Just pot, sadly. ...

> (sorry, these are just too good not to share ...)
>
> "And finally, New Rule: If you believe you need to take all the pills
> the pharmaceutical industry says you do, then you're already on drugs.
>
> Yes, it's that time in the campaign where all the candidates are
> presenting their health care proposals. Hillary's covers children's
> teeth. Edwards has one that includes maintaining gorgeous, shiny hair
> and Barack Obama's involves going on Oprah, and everyone gets a
> gastric bypass!
>
> But, none of the plans address the real problem. We won't stop being
> sick until we stop making ourselves sick. Because - because there is a
> point where even the most universal government health program can't
> help you. They can't outlaw unhealthy food or alcohol or cigarettes.
> Just pot, sadly.
>
> Because, you see, the government isn't your nanny. They're your
> dealer. And they subsidize illness in America. They have to. There's ...

> I agree with your assessment of our health (in general). I'm not sure
> exactly what your "call to arms" is intended to accomplish. Almost
> everyone I know realizes that better eating habits and more exercise
> is good for them, but very few actually act upon this knowledge. My
> take on this if they chose to be fatter and lazier then they should
> that is their choice. Just like I don't want government telling me
> what type of medical care I must buy, I also don't want the government
> telling me what to eat (or not eat) or how much exercises I should
> perform.
>
> If your intent is to put produce a public message, more power to you -
> just don't ask me to pay for it.

> On Oct 11, 11:52 am, Michae...@gmail.com wrote:> I agree with your assessment of our health (in general). I'm not sure

>> exactly what your "call to arms" is intended to accomplish. Almost
>> everyone I know realizes that better eating habits and more exercise
>> is good for them, but very few actually act upon this knowledge. My
>> take on this if they chose to be fatter and lazier then they should
>> that is their choice. Just like I don't want government telling me
>> what type of medical care I must buy, I also don't want the government
>> telling me what to eat (or not eat) or how much exercises I should
>> perform.

>

>> If your intent is to put produce a public message, more power to you -
>> just don't ask me to pay for it.

>
> Pay now, pay later Micheal; just who do you think is going to support
> your retirement? who is going to work competently for the corporations
> you want to invest in so you can have a decent ROI? Who is going to
> maintain the bridges you drive over? Mexicans?
>
> What I see going on in my neck of Ozark woods is no longer bunker boys ...