Healthcare Debate

Screw the old people

There is an abundant supply of news articles discussing the problems with Medicare. Specifically, the quality of care our elders are receiving using the system. I hate to admit it, but I really didn't care that much. I was so far removed from the problem that I never looked at the issues beyond the headlines. So, a couple years ago my grandfather was having medical problems and needed emergency care. Unfortunately, the benefits that we had taken for granted throughout the years had recently changed. GM had just slashed benefits for it's retirees and the current insurance coverage was ver...