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Really enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics; I read some chats where people preferred watching the Summer Olympics. I believe the reason is the sports in the Summer Olympics are more familiar to people than the Winter Olympics especially in the United States. Actually this reason I would rather watch the Winter Olympics; I don’t see the events as often.  This year they added twelve events to the Winter Olympics; primarily they were familiar to those who watch X games. In fact, the snowboarding along with speed skating were my favorites. I will look to watch X games because the events were very exciting to watch.

I don’t really want to write about politics because of the controversy that happens, however, I want to say something about Health Care, and Obama Care.  I see that the whole issue would not be politically if the Obama Care name was not applied to it; I know people are concerned about the cost of insurance, and who should pay for it, but in my mind there is more to Health Care than insurance.  What do you mean by that Herb?  Well there is more cost involved than insurance. If you go to a primary doctor or a specialist you pay co-pay, however, if you are told that you need to take a MRI, or some other test there is more cost involved beyond insurance.  Of course, there is whole much more if you have to go into the hospital.  What I am saying is that you have to pay a whole lot more, and you may not know the amount you have to pay until you get the bill. Depending the reason you take tests, or go into the hospital it can cost you thousands of dollars you were not expecting. A lot of insurance policies do have a maximum amount to pay, but in my opinion you should be given the information before performing any procedures, however, it is not how it is happening at this time. Of course, if it is life threatening not much you can do about it anyway, but the information should still be given.  It should be in the same fashion as getting work done on your car. They let you know how much the cost of new tires, new brakes, or transmission.  You know than before doing the work the cost involved instead of doing the work and saying will it be $1500 how do you want to pay cash, check, or credit card.  I believe we should be given the same information for health care.

Well I have that off my chest.  We should put the pressure on the powers to be to give the information. O yes one more thing why does it cost so much to stay in the hospital. The cost of the room is more than staying at a fancy hotel.  No more to add.

As I say I won’t write about anything else political. I know that some of my family, and friends have different opinions on politics, however, it doesn't change the way how I feel about each one.  I love you all no matter how different our political views maybe. 

I hope everything is going well for you, and you are having a great week.