History repeats in the ‘jungle’
As we commemorate President Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday (Feb. 6), there are many memories.
Those from his cowboy movies, and the older generation can remember “Death Valley Days.” He was sculpted as a model and could read a script as well as anyone, this modern icon and advocate of the free market.
And this free market has worked miracles. Some grocery store/restaurants here in North Georgia are either nearly full or empty for good reason. But there is “the jungle” in the marketplace, not always kind, ethical nor gentle.
Reagan spoke in strong opposition to the formation of Medicare without offering an alternative. Now, seniors without Medicare, except in rare cases, would not find medical insurance either affordable or available. The premiums would far exceed the annual incomes of most. So we must view capitalism, freedom within the context of rights to affordable health care, housing, jobs or we are nothing more than animals of the jungle.