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My life is good, thanks. I will soon be 62. I live on 217 acres of mostly vertical property. It's hard to get here, if you don't know where you're going. When you get there, you may have to look out for falling lead, if you don't belong.
I own 5 acres. The other 212 was placed in a "Family Trust". I had good reason to do it. I am legally protecting my children. I also have several bags of silver coins, and some gold ones. They are buried. My kids know where. I also have a full pantry, and a full armory. I can unplug from the grid, whenever.
I guess your outlook is a little different from mine. I was taught to take care of myself, and my family. I have done a pretty good job of it. The American way is personal responsibility. How long would you last if you had to start with a mule and a dream? How far would you get without finding a neighbor to borrow a cup a sugar? Your health care guarantee is that mule.
As a Christian, I have also learned the benefits of being charitable. God blesses those who bless others. But, in God's economy, most of my treasures are truly laid up elsewhere.
You stated that as long as a group agrees to share risk, that is good. I agree to contracts all the time. It is when the gum't comes in and says I have to be involved, then it is a socialist action. I heartily disagree with you, there.
You want others to pay for what you cannot. I suggest you work harder and smarter, and eat your greens. A glass of red wine every day will help, as well. This gum't is going to leave you holding the bag with no preparation... and don't count on your Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid. They are just Ponzi schemes, extraordinaire.
What responsiblity do you take for your own health? How about your "estate"? Do you just buy lottery tickets and hope to make enough for your own security?
Did you know there is a Social Security Trust Fund? The Gum't will take care of you...
