In America power is supposed to belong to the people as the Founding Fathers intended. The three branches of government check and balance each other. Citizens elect government officials regularly. People are given the freedom to pursue their dreams, whatever those may be.
Our Founding Fathers realized the perils of too much government, and that’s starting to show its ugly head with this administration…
The economy is certainly a critical aspect of our well-being and the nation’s viability. The government should be involved in minimizing the adverse impact of a recession, but the Obama administration has definitely gone too far by pushing for TARP legislation without proper scrutiny, seizing control of major financial institutions, and taking over major corporations like General Motors. The White House now dictates who banks can lend money to and how much, and who becomes CEO and who sits on the board of directors.
This means American people can’t get a loan to buy a house, car, or business without government approval. The other way to think about this: The government can now dictate how big of house you live in, what type of car you drive, and what type of business you operate. It’s that simple! Don’t be surprised when you receive notice about your house not meeting environmental standards, or your car putting out too much carbon, or your business deemed too controversial for the community.
And consider the fact that the administration is now pushing hard for a universal health care system. Yes, imagine the government in charge of your health. Imagine doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and various hospital staff absorbed as federal employees. If you think going through the airport is bad with TSA’s “efficiency,” wait until you need to make a trip to the clinic! But okay, you can live with some inconveniences and inefficiencies…
But what worries me greatly is the issue of privacy.
Today our medical history and data is shared by you and the doctor, and anyone you designate. Our medical privacy is protected by law. But what happens when universal health care is implemented? Your health record is shared by you and… the government! Yes, President Obama and his friends will know if you have an urinary infection or AIDS.
If you were a celebrity or politician, that’s the information tabloids would pay money for to splash across the cover. That’s also the information some politicians could use against their opponents or worse yet, ordinary citizens. All in the hands of the government.
