| In case you missed it, Howard Dean was live blogging this morning on daily kos about health care reform. Below are his parting comments on healthy life style choices. He was so positive about real reform, How do you feel? I'm off to meet Jay..face to face!!! |
Dr Deans' last comment I have to sign off now, but this is a great question to end on. In my book, I talk about personal responsibility, which has hardly been discussed at all in the political fight that we are all engaged in. In the long term each of us, in addition to doing everything we can to win the fight for real healthcare reform with a real public option, also can win the fight by making good choices in our individual lives. You have mentioned not smoking, getting exercise, and healthy diet. But there are associated choices that make a difference. We ought to avoid food products that have been laced with hormones and antibiotics. We ought to avoid vegetables and grains that have been grown using outrageous amounts of chemicals and petroleum products. When going to bulk buying clubs, grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants, select progressive employers who are advancing environmental and health issues, not making things worse. People think that doesn't make a difference, but it makes a difference in two ways: first, if you do it, it will spread to others; secondly, even if you don't influence one single other human being, you will know that you have done the right thing for yourself, your country and the world. Thanks. Only three months to go, and we will win this. |
