Makes Me Think - Today when I read the news about the healthcare debate, I thought of my dad, who died of colon cancer at 86. When the doctor told him he could have 6 to 8 more weeks with chemo and radiation, my dad was horrified. "Spend Medicare money on me when there are kids without health insurance? I'm 86!" MMT

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Today when I read the news about the healthcare debate, I thought of my dad, who died of colon cancer at 86. When the doctor told him he could have 6 to 8 more weeks with chemo and radiation, my dad was horrified. "Spend Medicare money on me when there are kids without health insurance? I'm 86!" MMT

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Judging by that statement alone, it seems as if your father was a great, selfless man.

#1 - by roflcopterzzz
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Your dad was a great man. We could use a couple more like him.

#2 - by kungfupo
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Wow, that is one of the most courageous and selfless things I've ever heard. Beautiful.

#3 - by sonnibluskai
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Your dad had more intelligence and character in his 86 years than the combined equivalent of our leaders today. I've never met your dad, but today I miss him.

#4 - by oneillgraphics
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Your dad sounds like a great man. I would describe him as selfless. It seems everyone votes with their own interests at heart, ignoring what would do the most good for the most amount of people

#5 - by sam512
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what a brave person

#6 - by justsmile
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