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Helios needs money for medical help
Authored by: tiger99 on Friday, August 17 2012 @ 08:27 AM EDT
Thanks for posting that. I have made a modest donation. I suffer from cancer myself, and here in the UK, very expensive drugs, surgery etc are free to everyone. Our NHS is a bit of a mess, as it has become too fragmented, due to political meddling over very many years, and I recently had to spend time in two diferent hospitals as a result, but it does get the job done, and relatively cheaply compared to the actual costs associated with a private system which is even more fragmented.

I think it is extremely sad that medical expenses are so high in the US, leaving many people trapped in the middle, having too much money to qualify for free treatment and too little to afford paid-for treatment. Actually, it fills me with disgust that a developed country treats many of its citizens so badly. As far as I understand, Obama tried to fix some of that but was obstructed by the far right, who apparently want to go even further after the next election and remove what Obama did achieve.

It disgusts me even more that people actually vote for, and elect, governments like that, who deny basic rights to others. Perversely, it seems that some of the people who are continually disadvantaged by the actions of the Republican party are their most energetic supporters.

I know we don't do politics here, so I can't complain if this post gets "moderated", but I think we all do care about health, and have at least some sense of fairness towards others. Politics which deprives people of proper health care, and other basic rights, makes my blood boil. Actually, in all fairness, I don't like any kind of politics, but some have a worse effect than others on ordinary people.

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Helios needs money for medical help
Authored by: Anonymous on Friday, August 17 2012 @ 12:30 PM EDT
I have enjoyed Ken's writings over the years. He has a very unique style that is
a joy to read.
He is very worthy of any help the world can give him in this his time of need.
His passion for wanting to give needy kids computers with a customized Linux
installed is a tribute to the quality of the person he is. A true giver. Now he
needs givers. I have donated and urge anyone who can to do also.
Thanks.
ejraka32

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Poor guy should move away from the USA
Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, August 19 2012 @ 04:46 PM EDT

Which is the only First World country without decent medical care.

Wayne
http://madhatter.ca

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