[JMJ333]

I didn't ignore you, bannie. I addressed it by saying that you had successfully compartmentalized your life in what you think ought to happen. I hope your family comes through for you if you are ever in need. Maybe they will and maybe they won't. Should they fail to live up to your expectations, and you can't find a suitable charity to cover the cost of your medical care, I hope no one applies your own philosophy to your predicament.

[bannie]

You dismissed me with that "compartmentalized" statement: It does not address my issue of charity--or responsibility.

I do, however, realize that my solutions--which DO work for me, daily--are painful for you because you have already taken from those who may have not CHOSEN to give.

You do not seem to understand that...I HAVE "been in your shoes." There ARE better ways. My family and community DO live on a "give and take" keel.

You will remain a captive of the government of you believe that THE GOVENRMENT IS YOUR MOTHER, YOUR FATHER, and YOUR ONLY FRIEND. You seem to believe that, WITOUT THEM YOU WILL PERISH!

To quote many of today's kids, "Think outside of the box." YOUR box seems to be the one into which the government has apparently sealed you.