What I think the Democratic Ticket will likely mean—

Free Universal Health Care

Free (Mandatory) Public Education (possibly including some government approved parochial schools)

This sounds really great doesn't it? Who wouldn’t like to get something for nothing? But nothing could be more ridiculous. We all know that nothing comes without a price. I have a friend who always stated “It either comes out of your wallet or your hide.” But the Democratic party has a great weapon this time; a man who can make just about anything sound appealing.  Wasn’t it CS Lewis who said (of other religions but it can be applied) that if you tell a lie with a bit of truth in it, it makes the lie more believable?

A serious issue is at risk—our freedom.  As you take a look at my list of potential problems resulting from bigger government, you may think me an alarmist. I challenge you to look back even just 20-30 years.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the direction our country is heading. I think the next 4 years are crucial at this point in time. We have a responsibility to think, pray and act.

                No competition to keep costs low(er) = Little incentive to provide high quality care

                Loss of provider choices—you no longer get to choose your doctors, pediatricians etc.

                They decide what kind of care you receive—goodbye alternative or homeopathic medicines and remedies!

                Prescriptions become mandatory (to lower blood pressure for instance so they don’t have to pay for heart surgery later on, ADHD meds for children…)  

                Denial of prescriptions/treatments/surgeries due to expense or availability within your network

                They decide where you receive treatment—they won’t cover cancer surgery in a great NY cancer hospital because it’s not in your local network

                You can no longer try experimental drugs because of cost or worse, you’re made to try them because the government deems it necessary (Wouldn’t YOU like to decide? I sure would!)

                Mandatory Vaccinations—You’ll be held liable if you withhold your children, maybe even charged with neglect or abuse (cases such as this regarding other medical treatments have been documented)

                Mandatory Birth Control to reduce teenage pregnancy

                Higher Taxes

And who knows what recourse they’ll take regarding childhood obesity rates; when your daughter sees a gynecologist; sex education (don’t think they won’t get involved) etc. etc.

                Mandatory physical and mental health assessments to medicate and treat as they see fit (special education, ADHD, obesity, sexual health…)

                Someone else raising our children in a hostile, godless environment (in most cases)

                Our children will learn behavior and social skills from their peers rather than a mixed group of adults and children.

                Evolution taught as fact

                Homosexuality taught as a healthy, viable lifestyle

                Children are taught WHAT to think instead of HOW to think

                Submersion into a subculture of constant stimulation, godless images and texts, sexual immorality, anti-American rhetoric… for 7-9 hours per day

                Teaching styles will be pressed on students that aren’t always effective—“No child left behind” except of course if he’s a right brained learner

                We will lose control over what videos and books they watch and read during school

                And of course, higher taxes

These lists are obviously not exhaustive. Allow your mind to contemplate a bit and I’m sure you will come up with your own extensive list.

    

A running theme throughout is a loss of parental control and further destruction and undermining of family values.

All that being said, I believe God is completely sovereign. His will WILL be done regardless of the outcome of this year’s election. My hope lies not in the Republican Party (which itself has problems) but in my Creator and Redeemer.