No doubt the sarcasm in this must-read column by Chris Jacobs at the Daily Caller is completely lost on Barack Obama and the rest of the know-it-all health-care “experts” out there who helped foist Obamacare upon us. In fact, they’re probably under the impression they gained a convert here.
I’ll just give you the intro:
Several months ago I began experiencing problems walking. I was born with deformed bones in my left foot, and the pressure from walking on this abnormal foot structure for more than 30 years has begun to take its toll. I visited several podiatric and orthopedic specialists to evaluate my options. Non-invasive methods like orthotics and therapy helped, but it became apparent to me that they weren’t really solving the problem; they were just delaying the inevitable. So I consulted with a surgeon, and he arrived at a plan of action — fusions, grafts and a tendon lengthening — which should significantly alleviate my pain and improve my gait. Feeling comfortable with the surgeon’s level of expertise and with his recommended treatment plan, I scheduled surgery for a few weeks from now.
However, the recent debate over the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) — Obamacare’s body of unelected bureaucrats who will control Medicare spending — has prompted me to reconsider my decision. After all, who am I to decide how my own health care should be handled?
You should definitely read the whole thing. Jacobs sprinkles a ton of great links throughout the piece – including this one highlighting Obama’s oft-repeated campaign promise that his plan for “reform” would reduce health-care premiums by an average of $2,500 annually per family.
How’s that one working out for everybody?
Hat tip: Amanda Carpenter.
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