Archive for the ‘Health Care’ Category

Ms. Sebelius, Secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, now finds herself with vast responsibilities related to health care reform. These responsibilities include the administration of health care services to an entire nation, as well as the hiring of vast numbers of people for the purpose of administering this health care. One of the first things that Ms. Sebelius was quick to point out was the, ‘Elder Care Law,’ that is included in health care reform in relation to the care of seniors in long-term care facilities.

Yet again, a representative of this administration has found themselves incapable of saying the words, ‘People with Disabilities,’ many of whom use these very long-term care facilities. Somehow, I am not surprised. Not only has President Obama appeared on national television presenting a bigoted statement in regards to persons with intellectual disabilities; Mr. Rahm Emanual has as well. I find myself unable to recall the last time I have heard the words, ‘People with Disabilities,’ from the mouth of any representative of the Obama administration.

The very same Obama administration that Ms. Sebelius is so enthusiastic about has declared every single Veteran in this nation to be a, ‘potential domestic terrorist threat,’ to America - whether they are disabled or not, through the lips of Janet Napolitano. Even so, this administration is sending more soldiers to war in Afghanistan. Many of these soldiers will come home with disabilities that range from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Paralysis and loss of limbs - yet the moment they arrive back on American soil this administration will consider them to be a potential domestic terrorist threat, and refuse to acknowledge them as the Veterans with Disabilities they are.

Mr. Obama himself has promised to bring the VA health care system up to 21st century standards, yet I continue to hear the statement, ‘Sorry, that medication/medical equipment/health care service is unavailable or is too expensive,’ from the VA health care people. The *very soonest* my VA doctor could manage to squeak me in for a fifteen minute appointment was two months after I called repeatedly after being told that his schedule was full. The Colorado Springs VA Clinic is about the size of a couple of 7-11 stores, and has to serve every single veteran that has emerged from service through Fort Carson, The Air Force Academy, Shriver Air Force Base, and who has moved here from around the nation. The, ‘dental office,’ in this clinic is about the size of the men’s room, and the door is always, always closed.

The administration in office has declared that health care reform starts NOW, yet where are the health care services that are supposed to start NOW, Ms. Sebelius? Where? The Obama administration has pushed health care reform without taking a single moment to plan for the actual administration of the supposedly magnificent health care services they have taken upon themselves to provide. People in this nation are going to pay for non-existent health care services for years without receiving the supposed benefits.

Meanwhile, Ms. Sebelius absolutely beams with pride over her new-found status. She still can’t say the words, ‘People with Disabilities,’ but boy is she proud of this administration that spits out bigoted statements. Wow is she supportive of an administration that uses bribery, ‘arm-twisting,’ and sneaky, filthy tricks to pass legislation vast populations do not want. Yes - Ms. Sebelius is certainly glowing with the joys of an administration that has done absolutely NOTHING to prepare for the provision of health care services to Americans, even though health care reform starts NOW.

• As a disabled Veteran I am so fortunate that the Obama administration views me as a potential domestic terrorist threat, as I sit here with Epilepsy and Osteoarthritis in all of my lower joints.
• I feel so very honored that this administration views me from a perspective of getting rid of me through providing me with an, ‘End of Life Counselor,’ America’s newest Federal Occupation.
• I am so pleased that this administration values my health care so greatly that they have taken the time to plan ahead for the provision of high-quality health care services through health care reform.
• I am so proud that the Obama administration refuses to acknowledge me as a person with disabilities, instead presenting bigoted statements on national television, despite the fact that I am a member of America’s largest minority of greater than fifty-million people.
• I feel so very safe in the competent hands of Ms. Sebelius of the Health and Human Services Department, despite the fact that she can’t say the words, ‘People with Disabilities.’
• It is so grand to be a part of the Hope and Change this administration has presented to America.

I don’t care what your party is - just don’t dump on people with disabilities.