Life or Hypocrisy

I know this writing is going to be controversial. All I ask is that you read to the end because an aspect of life is in danger. The assumption is that if you have a disability you automatically align with one political party. The reality is disability affects every aspect of life. I know people with disabilities on all sides of the political spectrum. The art of democracy is compromise and negotiation. Disability is not a partisan issue. I Love working with both Democrats and Republicans. I hope that someone from a red state or a conservative mindset is reading this because I am confused. I will never condemn a woman for choosing to terminate a pregnancy. Who am I to judge? All I know is God gave me a disability and a voice for a reason. My heart breaks every time I hear of a young lady going through with the procedure.

As an American in 2025, my heart hurts more than ever. If we are pro-life can we put others’ lives in danger? The proposed cuts or caps to Medicaid would directly impact millions of lives. This will not save the taxpayers money, this will not cut wasteful spending. One in three children receives assistance through the Medicaid program. Medicare stops paying for nursing home assistance after 90 days most residents use Medicaid to live. Supporting individuals with disabilities is symbiotic to the growth of the American economy supporting one person with a disability guarantees three to four jobs a day. The Medicaid program is common sense. There is no downside.

Most individuals and their families do not take advantage of the Medicaid program and its benefits. Give social workers the tools to investigate each case instead of limiting and overworking them. If you want to cut down on waste, go after the providers and corporations. That is where you find fraud and abuse. People will die!

Isaiah 43:7 NIV “everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”

This misguided belief that people with significant needs will not be affected by these potential cuts to Medicaid is a lie. The word fear is a mnemonic device for Fake Evidence Appearing Real. When you call your elected official, ask them if they choose life or if they choose to fear. The Democratic Republic I was raised in was built on prosperity and hope, not fear.

It’s no secret society fears what is different and difficult. Children in wheelchairs always get lots of attention and blessings from onlookers. Until about the age of 14 then it becomes a stare and pity. Life, no matter what age, is not meant to be convenient. It’s meant to be a journey. At what age does life stop having value? Is it when they cannot apply for a job? Is it when they don’t qualify for income tax? I hope my fellow Americans value more life than money. Otherwise, we are all hypocrites and liars. America, choose between life or hypocrisy?