Today as I was looking through Facebook I saw another article about Obamacare that caught my attention. It did so because just the bit that I do know about Obamacare, I don't like! The article was about the word Dhimmitude being in the Obamacare bill. Dhimmitude (my summary of what it said) is an exception for Muslims who do not have to participate in Obama's health care plan. In addition the article claimed that all who were not Muslim could be fined. And it also said it was ushering in Sharia law. That's a brief summary of the article which claimed it had been verified on Snopes.com.
Snopes is an Internet myth buster site. Well I went to Snopes and looked for myself. Snopes said it was FALSE... that dhimmitude is not in the law and that the law only gives exceptions for ALL conscientious objectors who are part of an established organization that has been around since 1951. That includes some Muslims, yes. But it also includes the Amish, Mennonites and Christian Scientists to name a few. Snopes also said not all Muslims have a thing against insurance or receiving social security like the Amish do.
So I was relieved that Sharia law is not immediately going to be shoved down my throat in January 2014! But I thought, "Who is Snopes"? And the conspiracy theorist in me kicked in. For all I know Snopes could be in Obama's pocket. They could be helping to usher in the Anti Christ!!! Calm down folks! I'm not claiming Obama is the Anti Christ. but he could be... who knows! Well that last part didn't enter my mind until I got creative with my writing just now. You see, if I'm going to write about something as boring as Obamacare, I've got to at least have some wit as well as wits about me!
But I say all that to say this: At this point in time, I have the freedom to read and interpret laws for myself. And I also still have the right to speak up if I don't like them. God willing, that's what I'm going to do. When I was in college I was in an art history class where one statement my teacher made stuck with me so profoundly. She said that in the dark ages people suffered more because they were uninformed. During that time, no one was allowed to learn to read and write except those in leadership. People knew what their government or their church wanted them to know. They believed what they were told and didn't try to understand the truth for themselves. As a result, creativity waned, progression stopped and chaos pretty much ruled the world. When people rose up and began to demand to learn for themselves, the world changed for the better for the human race.
So today I made a decision and announced it to all my Facebook friends... mostly so I would do what I promised myself I'm going to do. I decided, like I've thought so many times, that I would read the law and try to really understand it. I am asking God to give me wisdom in this task since I'm hardly the type to do such a thing. I'm a creative person, does that tell you anything? And I'm not particularly fond of reading, especially non-fiction. I always say I have to be in the mood...hmmm that mood hasn't been around in a while.
But I owe it to myself, my children and my grandchildren to know exactly what the laws say that so seriously affect us. We all deserve to know. I know... I've heard it's so complicated even scholars can't break it down. But I'll try to understand. And I'll share it with anyone who wants to take time to read this blog. I can tell you that I've gotten trough the first two pages and I already have concerns. (one being that I'll fall asleep) I'll tell you more about that in my next blog.
You're welcome to read, to share your insights and to present opposing opinions. I may not always get it right. But I won't address any hate speech. That's not what this is about. It's just about one American who's not willing to follow blindly to the slaughter house. And I encourage you to do the same. In fact, if you have an opposing opinion, please back it up with facts. I need to learn as much as I can!
Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings. I just have an opinion of my own!
J
3 comments:
Very good start to what looks like will be a very helpful and informative blog. I'm looking forward to your insight into ObamaCare. Thanks! Redonna
Coincidentally, this morning I was on the internet too trying to learn all I can about Obamacare. Interesting! I will continue to follow this.
Ila that's great! Feel free to share your findings and opinions on here, too. It will be more fun if we can get some discussion going.
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