Commentary on current events, politics, government, and popular culture from John Sheirer, author of the book, Make Common Sense Common Again.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

"Happy Holidays" isn't some sort of anti-Christian oppressive code word.


Some people have started posting memes about not being ashamed to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays" and not being afraid of offending all those politically incorrect people who want to oppress their religious freedom.

Seriously?

"Happy Holidays" isn't some sort of anti-Christian oppressive code word. It's an authentic wish that people be blessed with happiness during the entire holiday season. Anyone offended by that is simply wishing for a way to be offended.


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Friday, December 5, 2014

Obamacare saved 50,000 lives through hospital safety provisions. Republicans still hate it.


It's time to talk more about the ways that Obamacare is improving our healthcare system instead of letting Republicans lie about it as much as they do.

For example, safety provisions in the Affordable Care Act have helped to reduce hospital errors by 17%, saving 50,000 lives. And hospital readmissions are down significantly as well, saving another 15,000 lives.

Obamacare isn't perfect, but it's saving lives in a number of different ways.


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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

If you're honestly "pro-life," then you should support Obamacare.


Many Republican men I know object to the Affordable Care Act requirement that health insurance policies cover pregnancy and prenatal care.

"I can't get pregnant," these men say. "Why should I have to pay for a woman's pregnancy?"

Amazingly, many of these men claim to be "pro-life." They don't understand that the ACA requirement is a true "pro-life" public health policy. Being pro-life means supporting mothers-to-be by actually fostering the health of pregnant women and unborn children through our health insurance system.

I can't get pregnant, but I'm happy to support women who choose to be pregnant through my own insurance premiums because I want pregnant women to be healthy and have healthy children. That's honestly being pro-life.


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