Work in Progress

I have written and rewritten a blog about the health care reform, but haven't actually posted anything.  I've been reading all kinds of reviews and other blogs, both those whose opinions match mine and those whose are different.  I think it's important to read both sides so that I can both be reaffirmed in my beliefs but also stretched to think about things differently. 
Unfortunately, I tend to get pretty worked up over this issue and while I appreciate reading other people's highly opinionated posts, it's not the kind of thing I want to post.  Much to the chagrin of some, I tend to be a middle-of-the-road kind of gal and tend to be opposed to any kind of extremism.  In fact, I've really come to appreciate the "hide" feature of Facebook when it comes to recent politics.  The idea of "I'm definitely right; you're definitely wrong," just doesn't sit well with me. 
So, the blog I've saved may not ever be posted but basically, I'm all for some overhaul of our health care system (and I think the education system needs to be next on the list) and I support Obama's plan.  I'm proud of the steps our government took in putting the majority of Americans' best interest first and I'm disappointed in the response of Virginia's governor and his closed-mindedness.  While I myself am not conservative, I can understand how and why people hold conservative values close to their hearts and to their families.  What I don't get is how it's okay to say that those ideals are best for the nation as a whole, when we are so diverse.  I hope my children grow up to be caring and compassionate people who understand that.