I resist calling Michael Moore a provocateur, perhaps in the strictest definition of the word he qualifies and if that 'identity' gives Michael solice then I'm all for it, but, I was not made angry by the documentary. I consider a provacateur a bit an entertainer with a political twist. Mike to me is more than an entertainer. He sincerely cares about this country. So call him and his 'talent' what you will, but, he is more than a simple filmmaker to me. He is, for lack of better analogy, like a Big Brother to the concerns that are actual realities in my life. I really love Mike and I don't know him personally nor would I expect to. I only know the 'connection' between my reality as a citizen in this country and his talent. It is Michael's talent that is unique that cannot be 'lumped' into a convenient definition in Merrium-Webster.
I didn't find myself compelled to anger by the Moore documentary. I was humiliated and still am to realize the level of 'political mind speak' that continues to OVERSHADOW and PERVADE my life in relation to healthcare. That word was humilitated. I could not believe the 'plight' every American shares with every other American only to realize how we are pitied by allies of The West for that plight. That is sincerely 'an issue' for me. I don't like being humilitated or pitied. I thought the USA was the 'leader of the free world.' We are not. Not even close.
The physicians' testimony alone during the discourse of "Sicko" reveals a very different reality than the physicians in the USA. In the USA, physicians are first and foremost members of corportations. The physicians elsewhere in "The West" have a far higher quality of practice than their piers in the USA. The healthcare industry in the USA has demoralized the 'best practice' for physicians here. The 'idea' that USA physicians could literally 'call upon' every possible resource in treatment for patients falling under their care is so far removed from the reality of our allies of "The West" enjoy. It is embarrassing to have all these cliches regarding the 'greatness' of the USA when in fact we can't even hold a candle to others. The healthcare of the USA is ruinous to it's citizens, not elevating. Each citizen has a 'profit margin' attached to every aspect of their lives and if you fall below that margin then you aren't considered a viable citizen anymore. The gross illustration of that is the outrageous abandonment of American citizens to Skid row.
The reality within "SICKO" is compelling to realize our allies 'across the pond' actually understands the quandry of the people of this nation. Their insight during the film, from both France and England, is more than enlightening. I don't know about everyone else, but, I am not interested in being politcally oppressed by 'the mind speak' of corporate dominance of the USA government. Corporations have their place, better said HAD their place, in the American society while permitted and regulated by the government. I more firmly believe today more than ever that Americans need to reclaim their right to their country. We don't have the country we were handed by our forefathers OR the recent century soldiers whom sacrificed their lives in battle against the likes of Hitler. That country has been captured by corporate, for lack of a better word, 'entities' that are then pandered to by elected representatives when their political achievements are facilitated in donations. The political/government structure of the USA is grossly contaminated by faux priorities based in 'Capitalism Gone Wrong.'
Everyone whom hasn't seen this film, needs to see this film. Eventually, and probably in 2008 the DVD will be out and once again the electorate can find the reality they have been deprived of by those that seek to capture political prowess over the 'purchasing power' of the citizens of this country. The best thing I can say at this point is abandon the methodology of HMO/PPO orgnanizations and seek a return to quality healthcare with guidance in the 'models' presented in Moore's film from Great Britain and France. To our allies whom languish in self protectionism for their silence in exhibiting distain of minimally of American healthcare, where the hell you been? It took Michael Moore to bring you out of your closet, in example, to realize the high quality of life our allies have vs the impoverishment of the citizens of the USA. I don't consider 'an ally in silence' a good ally. The best ally of the two in Moore's film has to be France which is never afraid of exhibiting an Anti-American sentiment. Let's get on with this, okay? Criticise away while holding the USA in complete ridicule for OBVIOUS human rights violations COMMITTED against it's citizens.
The American public has to move away from the HMO IDEOLOGY. It is destroying the health of this country. We need to return to 'horse and buggy.' Literally, such as noted by the devoted physicians of France.
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Oh, by the way, the "Gitmo Gig" was ingenious. It was completely appropriate for the documentary to seek healing of 911 workers in their physician maladies but also their spiritual and emotional healing. I found the bonding between Cuban fire fighters and the 911 workers that resulted in gratitude for the quality of healthcare more than enlightening. Here are people considered a valuable part of a media event for Cuba completely ignored by the American Healthcare Industry. I applaud the Cubans for making that connection. It was as necessary to the 911 workers as it was for the Cubans to elevate the value of the citizens as well as our own. The dramatic statement made by that segment was astounding. Here are Cubans, THIRD WORLD CITIZENS, receiving wellness to keep them functioning within their communist country so they can perform their 'function' to protect others. If one is a rescue worker without the ability to be healthy or receive timely treatment then the USA is not prepared to take care of itself in response to emergencies. Corporations are a Homeland Security issue in realizing they jeopardize the health of those that are RESPONDERS.
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