For me it wreaks of overkill. On Friday the 25th of the month, everyone is bashing Obama Care again, and again. At least Bush bashing was over.
I left the "Y" in downtown San Diego and crossed C street and its American Plaza for my Coaster train ride to Encinitas. there were two dark shadows in front of me. Two hungry rats had been out scouting for pizza or hot dog left overs from the busy Seven Eleven at seven in the morning.
It dawned on me that the Washington politicians missed the boat. What about the cities like San Diego that are a feeding ground for preexisting conditions.
Seventy percent of the African American children are born without a father according to the local Union Tribune. Isn't that the forerunner of a preexisting condition. How many are drug babies born out of wedlock?
A glance on the many trolleys I have ridden prove my point. Too many African Americans and white folks parade with their skate boards, bikes or even canes. Yes canes. Many think it is fashionable to walk with a cane or walk with a black dog. How did this tragedy unfold.
The census states there are about ten thousand homeless living on the streets of this "fine" city. Many carry EBT cards that enable them to buy hot dogs and pizzas at the Seven Eleven. Many stores advertise they accept the cards.
Why I have seen homeless men slowly reduced to walking mummies on the Broadway Streets. Many have signs describing their needs for money or just walk up to you and ask.
Is San Diego a microcosm of what ails us? And who will given power to tell who has a preexisting condition and who doesn't? The most important question is how will those healthy ever get medical help since the others will consume the time of the doctors?
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