I watched Michelle Obama guest host on The View yesterday (June 18) and was impressed by how strong a person she is despite harsh criticism from people.
Obama talked about a statement she made during the earlier part of the primary election when her husband was campaigning.
As you all know that is when she said, “For the first time in my adult life I am really proud of my country.”
This in turn opened up a media firestorm about the above comment.
Obama tried to better clarify her reasoning behind what she said.
Obama felt that this year was a history-making milestone for our country.
More people are becoming involved with the political process than they have in years past.
It is the first time an African American and a woman have run for president of the United States.
Who could not be interested in this political race?
Both candidates fought a good race.
I still admire Hillary for even having the guts to stand up for what she believes in among mostly men.
What got me thinking about this particular episode of The View was how a person’s intentions pertaining to what they say can be misconstrued at times.
Sometimes what you mean to say and what you actually say to the public may sound like two different statements.
It happens to myself all the time.
I get an idea in my head for one of my columns, or someone asks me to share thoughts on a subject, and I think it is a perfectly laid out plan. Well guess what, sometimes it is not.
You end up looking like a fool.
I feel that is what may have happened with my last column on June 14.
I felt it was necessary to talk about the billing system of medical institutions in general. I did not call out any names in particular. I wanted to cover a broad region of medical institutions in the state.
I personally do not think people for the most part mind paying the medical bills.
It is just that some feel they are turned over to the collection agency at the brink of a hat before they get a chance to straighten things out.
I understand that most of us could get rid of some of our frivolous things, and pay more on their medical bills.
The point I was trying to make is what about these people who try to pay their bills?
What about the ones who work hard everyday and want medical care and try to pay for it, but people will not work with them.
Haven’t you ever heard of someone getting down on their luck?
You can try your best to take care of yourself but things happen.
The medical bills can pile up really quick before you know it.
I see the other side of the story also though. I have heard people say it is better not to have insurance, because then the doctors will give you a better deal.
I am sure there is also those who live way beyond their means and just choose not to have insurance.
Then when it comes time for them to go to the doctor they are able to get a write off for most of what they owe.
That is not the medical institutions fault but the person themselves.
I admire those who want to go into the medical field.
It is a thriving career to be in. That is the one thing that people cannot live without. Your health and well - being should be of the utmost importance.
My sister is in the medical profession and I am so proud of her.
She has worked so hard to get to where she is today. A lot of education is required to acquire a good career in medicine.
Long hours and time away of your family is also required if you go into this type of field.
These people dedicate their lives to helping others.
We need to thank them for that every chance we get.
The comments I made about doctors turning away patients were not intended to be hurtful in anyway.
I just wanted to get the public’s thoughts on the issue of billing and if people are really being turned away for medical care.
I hope this clears up any misconceptions with my previous piece in the Grayson County News-Gazette.
Again, feel free to contact me at the paper with any comments.
I always enjoy getting feedback from the public.
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