The Health Care Blog: Rantology: What's Good for Lawyers Is Good for America

BY E. GOLNEY I'm retired now, but as a former lawyer, I simply must speak out in opposition to the various health care proposals that are being bandied about. It used to be said that what was good for GM was good for America. I submit that the more appropriate slogan in this day and age is that what's good for lawyers is good for America. Right now the American system of health care proudly denies service to 40 to 50 million people, depending on your source. The great majority of them don't need health care anyway. Our system has always worked on the free market ideal that if you have what it takes, you'll achieve your goals. If you don't, then you can fall by the wayside. This philosophy has made this country great for over two centuries. Why change it now? If you're one of those 40-50 million that gets injured or sick, what do you do? We currently have in place a system that seems to work quite well for these disadvantaged. They sue somebody! Who represents them? A lawyer! Who represents the person or company they sue? Another lawyer! If they can successfully pin the blame for their injury or illness on some one else, not only do they win a big bucket of money (perhaps enough to pay off a percentage of the amount owed to doctors and hospitals), but so does their lawyer. And remember, when they and their lawyer spend their winnings on a new car, house, or other big ticket item, everyone in the community benefits! Continue Reading - This is a Must Read