Thursday, August 03, 2006
Disturbing statistic
While reading an article on the ABC news website, I read a statistic that really bugs me. In 2005, Americans spent $2.5 billion on grooming and boarding for their pets. $2.5 billion!! Could you imagine what good could be done for people with that money?? How many people could be fed, how many kids could be vaccinated, how many months' worth of vitamins could that get, how many Bibles could be sent to Asia, the list goes on and on. We as a nation will spend this much on our pets but when it comes to tithing at church or supporting missionaries, or other forms of generosity, we tend to get all hot and bothered. I realize this is not everyone but I think folks in India or Cambodia or Honduras (or pick any developing country) would be amazed at that statistic, if not a little upset by it.
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Whole-heartedly agree. I had a root canal yesterday and was so thankful for the $1000 that it cost. Imagine having excruciating pain and living somewhere where you and/or family just couldnt afford such a procedure? In other news, I think I am for gov't-sponsored health care. As a health care professional, what's your take on the proposal? I don't really have a specific plan in mind, mostly just have it run like an entitlement plan, where people with X income can get it free, and other people pay some amount (that increases with your income, up to a certain point... kinda like a tax). Thoughts?
I absolutely agree w/ govt sponsored healthcare. I for one would be willing to pay higher taxes if I knew I could get healthcare for me & my family when we need it without worrying about the cost. I know people freak out at that since it's associated with socialist governments (oh! the very thought....) but it seems to work for Canada and Europe.
I think people go overboard with the pet stuff sometimes, but as an American, I'd rather give up the multi-billion (or trillion?) dollar defense industry first.
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