my grinded gears

[henry quirk]

'forced'

That's it in a nutshell.

Unnatural linkages are forced on folks (by way of instruments like the Affordable Health Care Act), linkages making one person responsible for another when no such natural responsibility exists.

I certainly get your point, Clod, but it ain't my fault these unnatural linkages exist, and -- believe it or not -- I have no intention of ever honoring those linkages.

For example: as I mention elsewhere, my back is aching...this is a yearly thing with me (clinched muscles)...now, I could go to the doctor and get 'treated' and then foist off the bulk of that cost onto insurance, or, I can do what I do, which is: gently stretch, take Advil, and 'wait'.

In other words: I prefer to attend to my own problems.

If I had diabetes: I would prefer to attend to my own problems and pay my own way.

If the AHCA didn't sit like a fat toad in the road, blocking my way, then I could do just that by way of what I have in my own pocket.

Instead: I am prohibited from paying out of my own pocket. I'm *'forced' to participate in a system I don't want and didn't ask for.

*shrug*

Fundamentally, it comes down to this: you don't have the will to say 'no' to that which is forced upon you...this is unfortunate for you.

I wouldn't worry too much, though...the collar, I'm sure, won't chafe too much.

I, on the other hand, DO have the will to say 'no'.

No collar for me, thanks.

Again: if you were sensible, you'd work to insulate you and yours from the potential consequences of my bad choices.

Being non-sensible, you prefer to sit back, throw your hands up, and absolve yourself with ""I am forced to help pay for it" as the justification for hobbling my capacity to choose.

moo

The path to the abattoir is broad and paved, lined with enchanting flowers and trees, and the most delightful music is in the air.

Walk it proudly, Clod.

Me: I'll stick to the narrow, stony, ill-used, path, the one leading to no paths and destinations of MY choice.









*actually, no I won't be forced...again: I have no indentation of abiding...if the powers that be don't like it, then find me and fine me...but: I'm not payin' the fine...order me to court, I will not appear...come to collect me, well, catch me if you can.

Enough is enough.

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