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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps
This is great conversation, you make some very good points!
I understand what you mean about certain things being absolutes among certain groups, I completely agree with that. My point is that those things may not be absolutes in a government mandated blanket policy. That's where the tricky part will come in.
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The point is that we shouldn't have a mandated blanket policy. We need to free up the economy and give people choices, such as, purchasing across state lines. People don't buy insurance because they are healthy and don't need it (the main reason given in Texas) or they can't afford it.
A friend of mine was telling me that they dropped ER coverage, at her place of business, for anything other than broken limbs, and other physical injuries. People were going every time they had a little sniffle or cough and it was costing the company a lot of money. That is another downfall to health coverage - dishonesty and taking advantage of your coverage. People are just becoming increasingly dishonest.
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Great example about the Muslim man, that's where the fringe group example is most pronounced.
And, I agree with you about the snake handling, I think it's ridiculous, but there are a few thousand people in the US who would consider this an "absolute", and to them, the law that prohibits their freedom of "worship" is a violation of their civil liberties.
I also understand the dilemma with the abortion issue, but as of now, no one is prohibiting the church from preaching against abortion - the mandate only seeks to ensure that a government funded organization, Catholic or not, provides that option. I also agree that it's a slippery slope, and it's hard to completely separate the two issues. But, for now, at least, they are separate.....converging? Yes.
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Michael, Forcing a mandate against religious conscience has crossed the line into the pulpit. WORD!!!
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I also really like the way you think about medication. I've held the belief for quite some time that we are a tremendously overmedicated society, and in many cases, if not most, the cure is worse than the disease! Smiling Bob notwithstanding!
But, to treat yourself naturally is a fantastic thing, and hopefully, we can get back to it. I also like your "hot toddy" recipe, I'll have to give that a whirl, since this mild winter has exacerbated my sinus and allergy issues!
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Medicinal Hot Toddy
1 tsp. Honey (local raw, unrefined so it still contains the beneficial enzymes)
Juice from 1/2 lemon, including pulp
2 oz Brandy (VSOP or XO grade - VS is nasty) You can also use Bourbon
Very hot water or herbal tea (Chamomile for night)
Hope you feel better. At least you will be easy to get along with a few minutes after.
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