by Curt Guillory

Created on: September 10, 2009

The health care debate continues to rear its ugly head. The back and forth, the ebb and flow from both sides of the aisle is ridiculous. Once again Americans get a front row seat to the show that reveals the exodus of common sense from our leadership.

Indeed we must concede that the health care system is monumentally complicated. The absurdity lies in the assertions that either republicans or democrats have a fool proof plan. There can be no system in place in which all Americans will have affordable, sustainable health care. Unfortunately, some will fall through the proverbial cracks.

What needs to be concentrated on is whether or not we want government to have a controlling interest in our private health care.

Let's examine government's track record on controlling its own agencies shall we?

One government agency that we all know of is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The stories of hurricane Katrina are well known. The storm of the century affected people from South Marsh Island, LA to beyond Mobile, AL. Picking up the pieces from this catastrophe was no small task.

Louisiana's illustrious governor at the time, Kathleen Blanco, stood anemic as she and her administration tried to gain control of New Orleans. FEMA arrived and for the next 3 days nothing happened-nothing.

It was not until the boot of Lt. General Russel Honore touched the ground did something change, and change it did. General Honore brought action, change, and clear, common sense thought to the situation.

FEMA engulfed itself in its usual bureaucratic nightmare. It spent more time trying to make sure insane procedures were followed, rather than distributing supplies to people who were suffering. Then, in traditional Washington style, they found a scapegoat and blamed the whole thing on him. FEMA may not be the best choice to model national health care after.

Let's take a peek behind the social security curtain okay?

If you have ever found yourself having to deal with anyone at the Social Security Administration, then you are not having a good day. It is akin to having your wisdom teeth pulled during an electro shock session.

The people who work there (generally) have little or no interest in helping anyone do anything. The managers of each office are tucked away in secure undisclosed locations. To say that you will have to wait to get anything done there is the understatement of the century.

To be fair if your request is normal, and there are special circumstances, then

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