struggles

one of my goals today is to learn as much as possible about the healthcare debate. since I don't know much yet, I see on tv and the internet (what the mainstream media giants want to disclose) that one group seems to one healthcare for everyone and one group doesn't. That sentence probably does not sum things up in their entirety. However,

I am fortunate, blessed, thankful to have healthcare through my employment. But, I feel for those who don't have employment (by no choice of their own) and thus can't afford healthcare. The unemployment rate is disproportionately high among african-americans, so they are more likely to be impacted by the lack of changes in our healthcare system. I know many black men and women that are well-qualified for numerous corporate positions, but have never been given the opportunity to shine in the corporate arena.

I am fortunate to have a job that I love, but I feel for the people that can't enjoy the same. I don't make a lot of money or anything, but there's still a sense of self-worth knowing that I can provide for myself, pay bills, and still save a little money for later in life.

I think it's an ungodly perspective to rally to protect "you and your own," "us four no more," to seek to maintain a privileged lifestyle with no regard for others. At the same time, people who have worked hard for their money and their belongings deserve to keep them...besides, "you reap what you sow." And if one has sown hard work and sacrifice, they should certainly reap the rewards of such choices.

I do wish that all races, sexes, ages considered the good of all when voting, and making political decisions.