I really shouldn't watch some TV shows. Why? They make me think more. They make me question.
Well, what does that have to do with the title of this?
Celebrities have money. Rich and famous people. I don't wish cancer on anyone, but I would rather hear about the construction worker making ends meet, dealing with cancer, or the mom that over comes cancer and still goes on. People like me.
People going through things I have and beating it. That gives me inspiration. Not some famous actor or actress that gets paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to do a show or movie. Not some rich Silicone Valley big wig, or even anyone on Congress.
It was either 60 minutes or 48 hours, they did a segment on cancer. It was a fluke I ended up watching it. Actually, I have seen a few stories along these lines.
The story was basically about treatments available, insurance, and money. The all mighty green back. The bane of the terminally ill.
They did a few interviews. One was a normal person, like you or I. Worried about how they are going to pay bills, insurance, co payments. The hope was dim.
The other family was rich. Their son has cancer. Being treated at the best hospital. The reporter asked how they were dealing with their son's cancer. Does having money help? Their answer? Yes it does. It opens more avenues of treatment. It allows for better treatment. It gives more hope.
Huh, even they realize it. So I'll pass on the celebrities, and admire folks like me. Folk I can identify with. Don't get me wrong, celebrities can help with education, some people will only listen to them. But me, I'm for the "normal" guy. Let me hear their stories.
Then I got caught up with a show called The Resident. Yeah, it played right into the if you have money you have a better chance.
I would highly recommend catching up on the show. It is a show that is more than the normal hospital shows. It gets into some of the politics of hospitals, like insurance company issues, how much per bed they want to make, shady dealings, you have to watch it. Many different layers.
This one isn't very well written, but hopefully it gets you thinking too.
