Would JESUS Support ‘ObamaCare’?

By: Jim Moss

It appears that the U.S. Congress is on the verge of passing ‘historic’ health care & insurance reform legislation.
The year-long debate about health care reform has brought America to the brink of big CHANGE, Obama-style.   Now is the time for all good citizens to ask a simple, yet sobering question —

Would JESUS support ObamaCare?

Whenever the name of Jesus Christ is invoked for the purpose of making a political point, Jesus always wins.  In other words, IF it is obvious what Jesus would do — then, any public policy that is clearly contrary to the teachings of Jesus simply can not stand.
So, to be fair, it is important to probe the true meaning of ObamaCare, and to uncover what it will really do to America. … Continue Reading

Healthcare-it’s a child’s game

Introducing our newest contributor, V. Yanez who is both outspoken on those issues he champions, as well as a “local son.” Yanez grew up in Globe and after many years of travel and work experience on the national level, has returned home…to Globe. He writes here about the issue of national Health Care. We hope you’ll weigh in with your opinions!  LCGross/publisher

A commentary on the US Healthcare System…

by: V. Yanez

The Story of Children…and Cancer

Little Billy is six years old. The picture of him is sad and sweet. He’s smiling and wearing a blue flannel shirt. He’s also bald from the chemo he’s had to endure for the past few weeks. His photo is all over town. Every restaurant has a jar to with his picture by the cash register. Every store has a box on their counter, Little Billy staring at you, asking you if you’d like to buy a bracelet of support.

You see, Little Billy has health insurance, because in America we know that children should not be without health insurance. It’s a basic child’s right to be taken care of regardless of their parents income or status in life. Unfortunately, Little Billy’s insurance only pays 80% of his medical costs, and with the cost of health care in America; doctor visits, treatments and his parents taking time off of work, Little Billy’s family owes hundreds of thousands of dollars, is near bankruptcy and is not sure when or even if he will go into remission this time around. … Continue Reading