My son just got home from school with sad news. A senior in his school, a straight A student from the Dominican Republic, died from a brain aneurism. He had a bad headache for 3-4 days but didn't go to the doctor because he didn't have insurance. School sent home a lovely letter about the loss. This just makes me sick. Isn't taking care of our sick and our children a basic responsibility?
We'd be dead. Can't get paid if you're dead.
Mal ,'Serenity'
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Laura - Apr 11, 2012 10:28:37 am PDT #11248 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Connie Neil - Apr 11, 2012 10:30:19 am PDT #11249 of 30001
brillig
Only if you're a Socialist, apparently.
-t - Apr 11, 2012 10:32:26 am PDT #11250 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Laura, that is so sad and horrible.
Burrell - Apr 11, 2012 10:36:12 am PDT #11251 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oh Laura, how tragic.
NoiseDesign - Apr 11, 2012 10:39:24 am PDT #11252 of 30001
Our wings are not tired
I think we are only supposed to worry about them up until the point they are ejected from the birth canal, then they are on their own. Or something about trickle down healthcare. Something like that.
Laura - Apr 11, 2012 10:55:15 am PDT #11253 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Bobby is understandably shaken. He has been through loss in school due to violence, drugs, and accidents, but the random senselessness just hurts so much.
JenP - Apr 11, 2012 10:59:25 am PDT #11254 of 30001
Oh, Laura, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm sure he is - that's not something you expect to happen to someone your age at that age, and the reason he couldn't go to a doctor is heartbreaking and enraging.
omnis_audis - Apr 11, 2012 11:02:27 am PDT #11255 of 30001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
wow, 2012 is turning out to be a great year. WTF?
OK, we need to turn this boat around. If everyone around the world sings Small World, or Kumbaya, or Don't Worry, Be Happy... maybe we can change the mental attitude of the world, and the universe will bend towards justice and happiness.
What? I can dream, can't I?
sj - Apr 11, 2012 11:09:45 am PDT #11256 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{Laura and Bobby}}} I'm so sorry.
Laura - Apr 11, 2012 11:31:27 am PDT #11257 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sure he is - that's not something you expect to happen to someone your age at that age, and the reason he couldn't go to a doctor is heartbreaking and enraging.
Yeah, Bobby has had issues with headaches for many years. Dehydration, sugar, probably migraines too. But he has insurance. He had every test in the book including an MRI to rule out anything serious. The whole thing is just so upsetting. He knew the kid, but of course didn't really know anything about his family situation. He had a really thick accent and Bobby thinks he was living with some extended family member. It is very common for kids from the DR or Haiti and other countries to come here and stay with some friend or family so they can go to school here. Parents want their kids to have a better life. Sorry, really upset here.