tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15875799.post114705816390338031..comments2024-03-24T04:03:39.414-05:00Comments on the agent B files...: 911Agent Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722186597399802204noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15875799.post-1147108214056983562006-05-08T12:10:00.000-05:002006-05-08T12:10:00.000-05:00ME - I meant to add reasons like the ones you ment...ME - I meant to add reasons like the ones you mention to my a) point, ie: crappy foods, unaffordable over-the-counter meds, hygeine, etc.<BR/><BR/>So...thanks for mentioning them.Agent Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722186597399802204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15875799.post-1147097588431221632006-05-08T09:13:00.000-05:002006-05-08T09:13:00.000-05:00i think illness is a much bigger deal for those in...i think illness is a much bigger deal for those in the poverty culture. most of the time middle classers have simple medications that make recovery and comfort much easier... meds the poor can't afford.<BR/><BR/>middle classers probably have a more robust immune system also. we have access to healthier foods... whether by choice or for economic reasons matters little. most of the food that is readily available for the poor is just shit. i mean think about it, <I>paturized, processed, food product!</I> what exactly <I>is in</I> hormel chili, and thats a name brand.<BR/><BR/>add to that the fact that hygeine may be a contributing problem... poor dental hygeine can lead to all kinds of problems... and you have a body that can go downhill pretty fast.<BR/><BR/>and then there is probably an urgency to seek preventative alternatives. if you feel like you may be getting sick, it makes sense to get to a doctor quick... but you can't afford the clinic.<BR/><BR/>i don't know, i think the system probably does get abused... but is what appears to be abuse always that?<BR/><BR/>just some thoughts...<BR/><BR/>peacemillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579930933150800158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15875799.post-1147073258440691882006-05-08T02:27:00.000-05:002006-05-08T02:27:00.000-05:00my mom was an ER nurse for a while and she used to...my mom was an ER nurse for a while and she used to say that the poor use 911 and the ER like we would use the walk in clinic because they know the county will pick up the bill and they can't aford the clinic. also, sadly, many abuse the system for things most of us wouldn't even go to the doctor for.Mike Murrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953216797987615864noreply@blogger.com