We painted our bathroom purple over the weekend. I had my fiction "exam" today, in which I wrote a short story in two hours. After that exam I filed college papers for Mrs. Shandley for two and a half hours of service. I'm certain that if I were to file papers for a living one day, I'd be suicidal. But I survived the day!
Someone else might not. Our new cat, Bones, that we rescued last week was laying under Tinsley's bed "sleeping", but I decided to check on him. He wasn't moving, and when I poked him he just laid there. I couldn't see his face, but when I picked up his paw and dropped it, it would just smack the floor. Then I saw his face, and his eyes were open.
"HE'S DEAD!" I cried.
But he wasn't, he was only in the process. So we rushed him immediately to the hospital down the road for animals, and watched him have the most horrible seizures while hooked up to an IV. It's been determined that he swallowed an Aderol (sp?) pill from Tinsley. If only she had cleaned her room...
He was also determined to be very much dehydrated, and it was Tinsley's responsibility to make sure he got plenty of water. We were out of money, so we couldn't take him to the ER, and the animal hospital was closing at 6. Then an angel fell from the sky (the vet) and decided she'd take care of Bones overnight. Saving us, potentially, 5 HUNDRED dollars, and the possibility of life for our beloved Bones. We'll know tomorrow whether or not he lives.
So I haven't started studying. No. But I will, I just had to shake this off temporarily.
LESS PERSONAL:
I don't feel like animals should have to suffer just because it's too expensive to keep him alive. If I ruled the world, and I decided ultimately how health systems worked, I would model it after one of those European countries in which medical care is FREE. NO MATTER WHAT. I feel like taxes would be better off going to the health of the people, and the animals as well, rather than to miscellaneous projects that are basically indulgences... that wouldn't be enjoyed by people who DIE because they can't afford medical treatment.
Criticize my ideas, I KNOW that I must be wrong. Tell me then, why can't it be this way? What do you think?
Love,
Carrie Anne
Carrie, I hope you don't think I'm a total creeper...but I saw your blog on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bones will be okay!
Also, I read some of your other posts. You're a great writer- it shows through in your writing. I can identify with alot of your feelings. If you ever want to talk about anything, I'm here! I think we're pretty similar. :)
OK, you asked for criticism of your ideas, so here I come.
ReplyDeleteI'm fundamentally against the idea of socialized healthcare. While I'm not naive enough to believe the standard conservative bullshit about how the private sector can "personalize" healthcare (faceless corporations? Personal? BULLSHIT), I do believe that we are better off left to our own devices, without government intervention in our everyday lives. Basically, I don't feel like I should have to pay for Johnny's surgery because he got hurt trying to impress his friends.
IF, however, we HAD to have socialized healthcare, I would definitely not want it going to pets. I believe that would just suck up money that could be spent on saving the lives of people.
That being said, I am really sorry about your cat. I really do hope that he pulls through and that you guys don't lose yet another kitten. Best of luck.
I'm not a fan of socialism, i see that.
ReplyDeleteBut the thought of someone not being helped because they can't afford it is nauseating. I don't think tax money should go to pets if i think about it. But there should be more of an effort to raise funds so that animals can be helped too. But really, I stand by free healthcare for humans, with restrictions. It wouldn't cover anything considered cosmetic or unnecessary.