This reminds me of the old guy in Florida who was going door-to-door to give free breast exams to attractive young housewives.
Some of them actually fell for his sales pitch!
In this latest survey, selected participants will be asked about their access to health care and whether they have dental problems, osteoporosis, emphysema or cancer. Other questions will center on diet, medications and other risks for disease such as tobacco and alcohol use. A nurse on each survey team will measure blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and waist size. A blood sample will be taken to measure cholesterol and blood sugar. A hair sample, to measure mercury levels, will be taken from women of childbearing age and participants 60 and older. "We'll ask about fish consumption to see if certain types cause higher levels of mercury," said VanEenwyk.
Orwellian. Why would anyone let them in their House? A hair sample? Nice way to start collecting DNA. the gestapo of the left are on their way. Keep the 2nd amendment in mind when they knock on your door.
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
Keep movin', movin', movin',
Though they're disapprovin',
Keep them doggies movin' Rawhide!
Don't try to understand 'em,
Just rope and throw and grab 'em,
Soon we'll be living high and wide.
Boy my heart's calculatin'
My true love will be waitin', be waiting at the end of my ride.
Move 'em on, head 'em up,
Head 'em up, move 'em out,
Move 'em on, head 'em out Rawhide!
Set 'em out, ride 'em in
Ride 'em in, let 'em out,
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in Rawhide.
$45 gift card, why I wonder such an odd amount?
A blood sample will be taken to measure cholesterol and blood sugar.
A hair sample, to measure mercury levels, will be taken from women of childbearing age and participants 60 and older.
As far as I'm concerned, the V.A. has my medical history and they are the only ones I choose to let have it.
And no, I don't tell them whether or not I own my guns.
This all presumes that people are going to tell them the truth.
They start with "random" checks. They ask innocent questions. In a few years, after residents are used to the intrusion, they move up to their real purpose. Are you a gun owner? Are you harboring any conservatives?
You have the right to shut up, to keep your opinion to yourself.
Smith, Winston! Touch those toes, comrade!
It doesn't explicitly say so, but it looks like this is not at all volontary - residents are being chosen. Looks like the all-powerful govt gives you no choice.
I predict that the poor, those without health insurance and chronic complainers will be over-represented in the study. It will be weighted more heavily toward those who can be bribed for $45 and those who just like to whine about things.
Judge Orders Teen to Cancer Treatment
Breitbart.com ^ | 7/21/06 | Sonja Barisic
A judge ruled Friday that a 16-year-old boy fighting to use alternative treatment for his cancer must report to a hospital by Tuesday and accept treatment that doctors deem necessary, the family's attorney said.
This is how they do it. They get into our lives thru drug laws and anti-cigarette laws. Then they get into our cars with no-cellphone laws. Then they try no smoking in cars with kids. Then they find a way to get into your home illegally with the pretext of your health. They they move past your health to your guns, your anti-abortion views, your anti-sexual-minority views until they have completely taken over your right to act, think and speak. Notice that this sort of thing happens first in "liberal" areas such as SF, Oregon and Washington state.