The response of the Republicans to the passage of the health care bill is a disgrace. The outrageous language and misinformation emanating from spokespeople…i.e. compulsory health insurance is the first time any American government has demanded its citizens buy something. Try driving a car without insurance. This one small example of how once people get into a position of power and privilege they cannot let go of it without terrorising and oppressing the people waiting for their turn to enjoy the fruits of their labour. In the UK it is the independent school system sucking resources, good teachers and through their charitable tax status and network of alumni scholarships, the best and brightest emerging from the state primary system, leaving worthy, enthusiastic, valuable children to the mercy of less experienced but well meaning teachers and headmasters. The results is class divide inappropriate in a 21st century that has fought long and hard through the preceding centuries for equality and respect for the contribution each hard working, brave and dedicated citizen has made to everyone’s well being. The nurses, soldiers, refuse collectors, bus drivers….etc…make this world just as habitable as the corporate magnate, the lawyer, the banker. Yet who controls the wealth? Who gets to decide who gets a quality education, and therefore social position and opportunities for elevation? Those who have, those who control, those who would kill to keep. Hurray to Obama and his brave fight. Stand up, stand up for your rights. Start by removing charitable tax status from the independent school sector in the UK.
Gray Dourman
www.magichelix.com
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