In two reports by CBS’s news magazine, 60 minutes, the health and fiscal crisis facing our country is becoming clearer than ever. The pharmaceutical lobby successful negotiated with the pass of the drug coverage law in 2003 for Medicare recipients. The problem with this law is that it is all in favor of the drug makers. The government can’t negotiate the price of drugs like The Veterans Administration had thus reducing the cost of drugs for veterans. Medicare has to pay whatever the price asked by the drug makers. Other countries in the world are paying much lower cost for the same drugs. It is the best scenario for the drug profiteers and the tax payers’ worse nightmare. We are spending too much on healthcare. The tremendous influence of the pharmaceutical industry has on our federal law makers is mind boggling. Law makers usually retired to lucrative jobs working for the drug industry, showed in the first link to a report by 60 Minutes.
We need to do something quickly to prevent a fiscal melt down. I think the best way to curb medical spending is learn to use natural remedies, wholesome diet, and exercise, and reduce exposure to chemicals. It is actually very easy to do. I have been living the natural way for twenty years. My children grew up without using prescription medications. They hardly ever get sick. Yes, we can live without drugs. There are natural solutions for almost all health problems that plague mankind. I am not exagerating. How the heck we ever survive the millennia without manmade chemicals? Our ancestors used herbs and foods found in nature!
If we want to save our country from bankruptcy, we have to act now. We can not only save our country but also save ourselves and our children’s future. We have a chance to make a change in the government in the next election. Our decision to vote can make a difference. Take responsiblity of our health by changing our diet, take supplements if needed, exercise, and take care of each other.
You have to scroll down the play list once you get to the CBS 60 minute site for the correct clips. It will not play this clip automatically. It will play whatever is the first on the play list. There are many interesting clips on this site. Isn’t the Internet great! There no reason for us not to know anything. Even my 13 year old make it a habit to look for information on the Internet.
60 Minute Report: Under the Influence
U.S. Headed For fiscal Crisis?