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209. Much love to you my friend. I hope that you send this eloquent piece to your local paper and

Wed May 2, 2012, 05:48 PM

May 2012

a few choice congress folks. But I understand if you don't. You deserve to enjoy your last time with your loved ones. I for one, completely agree with your assessment of the gross injustice that is our healthcare system. I am saddened and outraged that this is what people in this country accept as normal. The only people I know that say the cliche about "America has the greatest healthcare in the world" are either rich, on a government program (the VA, Medicare or federal govt employee), or have NEVER used it. It's a crying shame that anyone listens to this shit anymore.

I have only the best wishes for you and your family. You have lived a full and admirable life. If I was religious I'd make predictions about your great destinations in the hereafter. Let's just say, if anyone should go to heaven, you should!

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The slaughter of innocents. [View all] MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 OP

The reason we tolerate this is, human nature. WingDinger Feb 2012 #1

Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #2

I disagree. This is NOT simply "Human Nature". bvar22 Feb 2012 #26

There is a difference between why this happens, and why we tolerate it. WingDinger Feb 2012 #28

Good point Bvar22. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #43

I agree. This country has the most punitive, cruel attitude concerning the ill and illness. anneboleyn Feb 2012 #124

Wow catbyte Feb 2012 #3

Thank you Diane. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #6

I wish there was something I could say that would help. MineralMan Feb 2012 #4

MM - I'm actually pretty cool with things now. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #7

I'm so sorry. LiberalLoner Feb 2012 #5

Thanks for your kind words. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #8

LiberalLoner described that white light the way my mom did pacalo Feb 2012 #66

I don't know what to say, except to say: every word is true and ashling Feb 2012 #9

I'm pretty bummed about my family. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #10

I hope your lawyer bankrupts those goddamn bastards!!! Odin2005 Feb 2012 #57

I don't go that far although I respect the feeling. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #82

i hope your lawyer barbtries Feb 2012 #116

I am so sorry DLevine Feb 2012 #11

As Ghandi said when asked what he thought of western civilization.... MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #14

I'm so sorry. What a disgrace that a story like yours is possible PA Democrat Feb 2012 #12

Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #15

I wish there were words.... renate Feb 2012 #13

Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #17

Pretty strong argument for single payer jsmirman Feb 2012 #16

You are too kind. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #18

Ha jsmirman Feb 2012 #25

My mom, more than anyone, taught me how to live with dignity in the face of adversity. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #27

I will try jsmirman Feb 2012 #32

It is in struggle that we find success. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #33

Well, my God, enjoy yourself in every way possible jsmirman Feb 2012 #70

And I think you've done one more great thing by writing this post jsmirman Feb 2012 #71

I'm so sorry... redqueen Feb 2012 #19

Thank you, redqueen. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #21

This is a big, giant hug. redqueen Feb 2012 #22

No Fears. I'm in this fight. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #20

If the doctor is in this fight .. then there is hope. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #23

Check PMs. The Doctor. Feb 2012 #30

And you were insured. Cleita Feb 2012 #24

I think we do need insurance. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #29

I really don't consider Medicare or Tricare insurance. They are health plans that everyone partakes Cleita Feb 2012 #37

Nonetheless, they are insurance. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #44

It could have happened in California and four Democrats blew it by not voting for it. Cleita Feb 2012 #52

That suck, doesn't it? MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #55

Correction, refused to do what it is mandated to do. WingDinger Feb 2012 #36

((hugs)) Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #31

And to yours. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #45

And may your last days too, Medical Admin, freedom fighter jh Feb 2012 #34

I've been very fortunate. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #46

You're in my thoughts. In the meantime, send this to the Minnesota delegation. Brickbat Feb 2012 #35

Feel free to forward it. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #47

we will keep up the fight dana_b Feb 2012 #38

+1 kickysnana Feb 2012 #42

I have no words for what I have just read... Earth_First Feb 2012 #39

Your tag line says it all. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #48

What a well written essay Zebedeo Feb 2012 #40

Thanks. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #53

Heartbreak bawieland Feb 2012 #41

Thank you for your dedication and passion. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #50

Yes bawieland Feb 2012 #79

My heart goes out to you Capn Sunshine Feb 2012 #49

Permission granted. I hope it helps: it's why I wrote it. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #51

I need some contact info Capn Sunshine Feb 2012 #54

My wife has asked me to keep my identity, for the moment, sub rosa. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #133

I am speechless, as I usually am in response to something like this. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2012 #84

My God, In Minnesota of all places!!! :-( Odin2005 Feb 2012 #56

There was a time when MN could have been considered populist and progressive. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #134

The populist spirit is still here. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #170

If you want to neutralize the IP, then you need to help radicalize them to the right. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #175

So much grace in the light of your suffering mrs_p Feb 2012 #58

Thank you for that generous offer. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #135

What an emotional read....and what tragedy Sheepshank Feb 2012 #59

Thank you for sharing your story. I can only hope through your tragedy hlthe2b Feb 2012 #60

We all deserve better. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #136

I'm so very, very sorry, MedicalAdmin. KatyaR Feb 2012 #61

If my wife chooses to share this story, then she will. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #137

Don't mourn--organize! eridani Feb 2012 #62

Thank you for those links. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #139

Aww dammit! Your story is uniquely "American" in a bad way... riderinthestorm Feb 2012 #63

A most gracious statement. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #140

I'm just incredibly sad about your situation. pacalo Feb 2012 #64

Thank you for your post. denbot Feb 2012 #65

This leaves me speechless. Love and take care...... glinda Feb 2012 #67

glinda, do you live in backmann's district?? Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #76

Nope. Chipped Craack's District. Blech* glinda Feb 2012 #87

Holy shit! graywarrior Feb 2012 #68

Keep in the game Gray. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #141

. graywarrior Feb 2012 #143

... EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2012 #69

That was lovely. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #142

Nothing can be said that will make sense of this. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2012 #72

Does this, in any FUCKING way cbrer Feb 2012 #73

NO! It isn't the best we can do. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #144

thank you MedicalAdmin handmade34 Feb 2012 #74

Thank you for that. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #145

K&R....this is one shitty country we live in....n/t unkachuck Feb 2012 #75

But this could be such a good country. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #146

"But this could be such a good country." unkachuck Feb 2012 #171

I've had dark days too. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #176

Love to you and your family burrowowl Feb 2012 #77

I am so sorry this has happened to you. To anyone. Kali Feb 2012 #78

Thanks for sharing your story here. undeterred Feb 2012 #80

Private insurance is NOT the answer. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #147

What a fantastic post. I am so babylonsister Feb 2012 #81

Godspeed on your final journey. We love you, thank you for sharing. 1620rock Feb 2012 #83

Please share your story with your local news network RainDog Feb 2012 #85

why don't you contact these people RainDog Feb 2012 #86

Alas I have a genetic anomoly and do not produce the enzyme that breaks down THC. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #149

Wow. EastTennesseeDem Feb 2012 #88

This is so sad. I am so sorry to hear this. sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #89

Me too. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #150

Okay! sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #173

love and light to you and yours fizzgig Feb 2012 #90

I love, love, love that GIF. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #151

I am continually amazed and humbled kimi Feb 2012 #91

Likewise. EastTennesseeDem Feb 2012 #92

Kimi and ETD, MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #152

God bless you, MedicalAdmin! May your remaining days here be as long and as pleasant as you have... webDude Feb 2012 #93

Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #153

You've been a valuable member of DU, and I'll miss you Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2012 #94

You have been a beacon in the night for me. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #154

k & r Thank you for you, and for sharing this with us. Stuart G Feb 2012 #95

IT was, in some ways, my pleasure. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #155

That sucks. UnrepentantLiberal Feb 2012 #96

Oh my god - I don't know what to say. myrna minx Feb 2012 #97

You said it so well.... MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #156

... progressoid Feb 2012 #98

Thank you. I feel better already. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #157

you tell your story eloquently eyewall Feb 2012 #99

Will finish reading later lunatica Feb 2012 #100

A heartfelt 'Thank You' for posting this..... marmar Feb 2012 #101

I love your quote. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #158

we have insurance. we have money in the bank. i am so fearful of exactly what you describe. it is seabeyond Feb 2012 #102

It is my most fervent wish... MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #159

Good luck, MedicalAdmin muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #103

K&R. nt gateley Feb 2012 #104

Thank you for sharing your story. hay rick Feb 2012 #105

Wow, your story is powerful SunsetDreams Feb 2012 #106

My dear friend Suz on insurance: "You've got peace of mind." KamaAina Feb 2012 #107

Your dear friend is wise. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #160

Oh. Med Admin... AnneD Feb 2012 #108

I have nothing but admiration for every nurse I have ever met. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #161

no words ceile Feb 2012 #109

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and wishes. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #110

Safe journey, MA LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #111

I'm so sorry MA geardaddy Feb 2012 #112

I've read some of your past posts and you've been in my thoughts ever since. backtoblue Feb 2012 #113

I'm putting this in my pocket and taking it with me madamesilverspurs Feb 2012 #114

Oooooo. Coffee. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #162

medicalAdmin barbtries Feb 2012 #115

Helpless is OK. Mostly because it is a transient condition. It passes. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #163

MA my friend TuxedoKat Feb 2012 #117

This country is barbaric. Just barbaric. Brigid Feb 2012 #118

Peace be unto you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #164

What a terrible and tragic story. BlueCheese Feb 2012 #119

We have a start with the HCR bills. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #166

Based on this OP alone I love you lunatica Feb 2012 #120

YOu will. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #167

i thank you for teaching me how to die irisblue Feb 2012 #121

Higher and truer praise I have never received MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #168

You are an inspiration... OneGrassRoot Feb 2012 #122

Peace. flying rabbit Feb 2012 #123

There are no words to express cate94 Feb 2012 #125

beautifully written and outrageously sad and frustrating Tumbulu Feb 2012 #126

"We" have done just fine. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #131

Your story is so moving libodem Feb 2012 #127

Money, in my mind, doesn't trump health. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #129

Oh my god. Delphinus Feb 2012 #128

Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #132

Sadness. lonestarnot Feb 2012 #130

k and r dembotoz Feb 2012 #138

wow, thanks for sharing G_j Feb 2012 #148

All I know how to say right now is thank you for all you are and have contributed. TheKentuckian Feb 2012 #165

This is my final post. I'm off to see the wizard and, who knows, maybe I'll beat this thing yet. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #169

Well that kicked my ass Tsiyu Feb 2012 #172

k&r shanti Feb 2012 #174

Thank you for sharing and may God Bless You mikekohr Feb 2012 #177

as far as pertaining to solutions pitohui Feb 2012 #178

Excellent post, thank you. And I agree, your friend was lucky to meet a doctor who understood sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #179

I have met several of good doctors. . MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #181

Yes, I know how that works, regarding making too much on paper. I discovered sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #189

Dear Sabrina. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #191

I am glad to hear you have not given up. sabrina 1 Feb 2012 #194

+1000000. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2012 #185

Deeply saddened by your story and wish that I could do something. grantcart Feb 2012 #180

Currently insurance companies have ZERO incentive to rush through payment. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #182

and ironically in the insurance industry's interest grantcart Feb 2012 #183

Have you considered that an aversion to a level playing field MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #186

My heart goes out to you and yours. unapatriciated Feb 2012 #184

But once I accepted it, it became very easy. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #187

I admire you and your grace. unapatriciated Feb 2012 #190

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #193

I will fight for universal health care in your honor. renie408 Feb 2012 #188

I'm honored Renie. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #192

This is it. MedicalAdmin Feb 2012 #195

My God, should you or your loved ones read this jsmirman Feb 2012 #196

I missed this post, this update... You are in my thoughts MA. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2012 #197

I missed all this and am sorry. Hoping for peace for you and yours. uppityperson Apr 2012 #198

MA, I don't know if you;re still here but I won't you to know that I, for one, am fighting Ecumenist Apr 2012 #202

I Xyzse Apr 2012 #199

I don't know you and wish you could be here with us...so i could. Evasporque Apr 2012 #200

aloha brother, peace to you and your family. mahina Apr 2012 #201

You are remembered still. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2012 #203

I thought you all should know that Medical Admin has passed on MedicalAdmin May 2012 #204

No words right now. JNelson6563 May 2012 #206

K, R and Farewell, MA Vanje May 2012 #205

Love to you medicalAdmin wendylaroux May 2012 #207

kick for truth Blue_Tires May 2012 #208

Much love to you my friend. I hope that you send this eloquent piece to your local paper and NC_Nurse May 2012 #209

MedicalAmin passed more than a month ago. Please read his dear wife's post... Duppers May 2012 #210

Dayum. No words. calimary Oct 2021 #212

I read every word of your post. Atticus Apr 2019 #211