Do You Even Know What Socialism Means?

One of my favorite bloggers notes that racism is always chasing him and while he tries to dodge sometimes he has to stop so he can report on racism's latest affront. While I do feel racism shadows me, stupid walks up and slaps me in the face.

I'm chilling having an adult beverage with an acquaintance when the discussion turns to the healthcare debate. Besides the fact that I was enjoying my cocktail and its affects, I've made the decision not to engage in discussions of politics, religion or Michael Vick with just anybody. So it’s my fault I should have known better. I said something pretty innocuous like "jeez there would be bread lines right now if it weren't for social security, unemployment insurance, welfare etc. Why don't people understand that?" Becky says "Yeah but socialism, whew boy I don't know."

Sigh...I'm a rock in an ocean of chaos. I'm a rock in an ocean of chaos.

I asked Becky "What do you mean socialism?" "Well I mean why should I get the same level of care as a poor person? I work." I'm a rock in an ocean of chaos.

I proceeded to explain (with only a slight edge in my voice--just a slight one I swear) that having healthcare for all would actually RAISE the level of care so that poor people would get the same level of care as the rich. Then I asked what exactly is wrong with everyone getting Donald Trump, Cadillac healthcare. Why should great care be limited to people with money? What kind of Christian nation is this if everyone is more concerned with having more or better than the next guy? (Wait that’s a component of that racism thing too isn't it?)

If the next guy gets swine flu and gets on the subway, BART, or SEPTA, you're going to get swine flu too! Why not make sure the next guy can go for check ups so he doesn't make all of us sick? That's not just Christian that's logic--something rarely employed by the Beckys of the world.

I am a ROCK in an ocean of chaos.

What's unfortunate about this episode is I know she didn't see my point. I'm just some wacky, hippy, liberal.

Becky and her ilk make me want to scream. You can tell them the truth about something. You can hit them with logic. But its all for naught because stupid comforts them and Christianity is just a club they belong to.

I am a rock in an ocean of chaos.

Peace & Blessings