Bold Ideas: On Health Care
Apr 15, 2012 No Comments ›› cecilThe United States, which once took pride in delivering superior health care to its population, now ranks 47th among nations in life expectancy. We also rank 43rd in infant mortality, after Cuba and Slovenia. We are the only wealthy industrialized nation that lacks a universal health care delivery system. This is of critical importance because ...
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Ourselves and our Posterity
Sep 12, 2011 No Comments ›› cecilBold Ideas: The Social Safety Net Imagine a society in which you are completely on your own. You have a roof over your head only if you can afford to buy or rent one, you eat when you have money in your pocket, you get medical care when you can personally foot the entire bill, and you ...
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After the battle
Aug 28, 2011 No Comments ›› cecilBold Ideas About Veterans Since the invasion of Afghanistan in 200l, politicians and speech-makers have continually urged us to honor the brave men and women who serve as America’s soldiers. Returning veterans, on the other hand, attract far less coverage or public interest. Clearly there is a disconnect between our promise to “support the brave ...
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