My dad did that very thing in Tryon, N.C. http://dialforacure.com/html/company.html Many a folk would come and see him without money, and he would "exchange" in something else besides cash or check. I even had possum, and racoon to eat for dinner because of Dad's generousity (http://www.tryondailybulletin.com/Obits/Obits.asp?ArticleID=1568) What happened to the fellowship we use to live in with our neighbors and friends? This is a very good discourse, and what I truly love about it is very simple. We are FREE to talk about it, and to get involved in it, and to be politically active. Your views and knowledge of this, along with all that you folks do are a primary example of our wonderful freedom! You are steadfast in your perserverence, hope and support of this LIST and what I would call a ROOT to God's Garden. Don't you like that term---God's Garden? God Bless You All! and Thank God For Our Freedom! Reading your words, both pro and con, bring tears to the eye of one that truly recognizes God's hand, God bless Marilyn, Will, Robert, Thee Rev, Michael, and all that participate here. Thanks to you, and Love to you all! Jeff Bayard Help Find the Cure! http://dialforacure.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Knight" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 8:09 PM Subject: Re: The Government should pay for it??? > Fellow listers: > Do you remember when doctors made house calls? Or did you know that doctors > wrote off hundreds and hundreds of dollars each year owed by people that > could not pay? I remember when you didn't wait three to six months to see a > doctor who today insists on keeping bankers hours. Yes, the care is better, > life expectancy is longer but costs are out of sight. My husband's recent > total knee replacement cost over $50,000. and a week in the hospital for me > last January total over $30,000. no surgery involved! Be careful folks what > you ask for - you just might get it. I really do appreciate your comments. > Keep them coming. All sides of this should be considered. > > Marilyn Knight > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn