Again, AAPA tells you how to think
May 20, 2008 10:22 pm AAPA Bias
Direct from AAPA’s homepage:
All PAs and PA students are encouraged to seek ways to enhance the delivery of quality medical care in their local communities. One way is by becoming involved in national efforts like the Divided We Fail campaign.
So, who the heck is “Divided We Fail” (DWF)? They are an affiliate of AARP and have a clear agenda to establish socialized medicine. Click here to see one of their many commercials where they use children to lull your mind. Since when does the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) fight for the well-being of children anyway? Their logo and their site jargon use deceptively vague terms while they try to cull your support of socialized medicine. To quote DWF’s site,
Our leadership believes that Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care and peace of mind about long-term financial security.
I will let you read between the lines. Or better yet, visit their site.
Do you really think the AAPA should be pushing this group on our members? If not, join our group, as our numbers increase, so will our influence in the AAPA. Our goal is to keep the AAPA politically neutral.
Ken Nickell :
Date: June 26, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Thanks for voicing your opinion about the Divided We Fail initiative. While you might have deducted that DWF favors a particular political health care strategy, in fact, it is a bipartisan effort to end gridlock in Washington to make health care affordable… not a recommended solution. Our strategy is to raise the voices and opinions of millions of Americans, like yourself, in order to make politicians aware of the need for change when it comes to health care. We believe this issue does not only affect the older generations, but more drastically, the future generations of America. Learn more about our platform at http://www.dividedwefail.org.
Les :
Date: October 19, 2008 @ 4:20 am
To Ken Nickell,
OK, as you suggested, I went to your site and learned more about your platform. As a result I learned that Shay’s comments were right on the money. As one of those Americans that you cite, please do not presume to speak on my behalf.