Posted by jane d on June 29, 2012, at 22:11:24
In reply to Re: Healthcare Bill Deemed Constitutional » Dinah, posted by 10derheart on June 29, 2012, at 13:20:09
I think this legislation is more likely to make a difference to my long term health than any post about the latest and greatest new medication. And I believe this even though I'm not at all sure how well this plan will work.
I understand all the warnings bout what can happen to friendships when you discuss politics but, when it's really important, who else do you discuss it with? People you have no ties to other than your opposing beliefs? That's a guaranteed formula for polarizing the discussion. Here at least I think there is the potential for people to temper their initial reactions out of respect for their existing relationships and maybe actually (hopefully) discuss it. Or, if they don't believe this can happen, just skip the thread entirely. This conversation is going on today all over the web. Personally I'm skipping it in most of those places because I don't have anything invested in those people.
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