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"The people I speak with have serious concerns with HF 1760 and HF 1341. There is a concern that people will be given coverage on the basis of their genetic make-up (or their political clout). If someone is prone to sickle cell anemia, and that someone gets cancer, the MDH the angel of death may soar over his or her door. This is especially true when we look at every other socialized medicine camp. Most recently, the elderly in Britain are told to be more accepting of their fate.
The government has no right to take Baby DNA by force. The Constitution did not outline any such power for a federal government. If the 4th Amendment had a vote, it’d vote “no” on this illegal search and seizure. Due Process would also have something to say about this too.
This slippery slope has been identified as eugenics, and its ethical standing has been repudiated by history."
"To be plain, SF695 and HF 1362 has some issues. The people I speak to have serious concerns about our medical records complying to national database standards. Logically put, our medical records are ours, and they are not federal. Elderly people are especially concerned because in the UK (and other countries) they tried Universal Health Care, and now there is not enough to go around so the elderly are told to be more accepting of their fate. When it comes to Universal Health Care, the grass is not always greener on the other side... especially when the bureau sends the worms out to get you. Please protect our data from bureaucratic peeping toms."
"SF 1462 and HF 1554 begins to instill doubt upon me as to the intentions of the Minnesota Health Department's intentions. It adds powers that would allow the MDH to "quarantine" anyone for any particular reason for an indefinite period of time. I am undeniably curious as to why the MDH, an unelected oligarchy, feels it needs this almost unlimited power. I request a reply."
More information is at the CCHC.
We have to act fast, so if you don't have time, just copy/paste from me. I tend to do separate letters for separate issues.
Showing posts with label Minnesota. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota. Show all posts
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
My Medical Records Are Mine
It is only the extreme patience of silent conservatives that we call statements such as "My Medical Records Are Mine" as common sense. To say otherwise is truthfully to say that A is not A. To say otherwise is truthfully to bring treason to reason. That is precisely why neither the Minnesota Legislator, nor the Minnesota Department of Health will hold a debate, because their position is wholly untenable.
The Genetic Privacy Law has been ignored for years, and this new legislation, the Omnibus Health Care Bill will gut it permanently. According to the arbitrary State, new born baby’s DNA is not their parents, but the State’s.
Legislators are supposed to represent the people. Now, when legislators take our newborn’s DNA, and they take our medical records, we have to ask ourselves. Do they represent us, or do they represent government? Being on this issue with the fantastic Twila Brase, I am convinced that this is going to our goal keeper, Governor Pawlenty.
If you have a minute more, help make sure he stops this slap shot by giving him a simple phone call. Tell Governor Pawlenty to use the local media to address the public why he would absolutely veto any legislation that takes medical information from the people to the state. Tell him to veto Baby DNA legislation, and medical record theft legislation.
Our Goalie - Governor Pawlenty – http://www.governor.state.mn.us/contacts/index.htm
Visit the Citizens’ Council for Health Care - http://www.cchconline.org/
The Genetic Privacy Law has been ignored for years, and this new legislation, the Omnibus Health Care Bill will gut it permanently. According to the arbitrary State, new born baby’s DNA is not their parents, but the State’s.
Legislators are supposed to represent the people. Now, when legislators take our newborn’s DNA, and they take our medical records, we have to ask ourselves. Do they represent us, or do they represent government? Being on this issue with the fantastic Twila Brase, I am convinced that this is going to our goal keeper, Governor Pawlenty.
If you have a minute more, help make sure he stops this slap shot by giving him a simple phone call. Tell Governor Pawlenty to use the local media to address the public why he would absolutely veto any legislation that takes medical information from the people to the state. Tell him to veto Baby DNA legislation, and medical record theft legislation.
Our Goalie - Governor Pawlenty – http://www.governor.state.mn.us/contacts/index.htm
Visit the Citizens’ Council for Health Care - http://www.cchconline.org/
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Bloomington, MN Town Hall Speech (Early February)
"There are those aristocrats (pause) who talk down the economy, and insist that we the people should invest more in gov't charity. They take a "freeze-it now" approach when looking at the pie. They insist the economic pie is never going to get any bigger, and scare the people into groups to grab as much pie as they can.
American ingenuity did not cease simply because we are in a down-turn. We are the bravest most innovative people on the Earth, and yes we can get out of the welfare Malayes. Cut taxes for the rich and the poor! Stop punishing success and rewarding failure. Making this a priority will turn the page and create a bigger pie for All and not Some.
It is a sad state of affairs when we the people must stand in que to beg the state for money. Americans are also among the most loving, charitable people in the world, and lets turn to their hearts instead of mining their wallets."
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I wrote this fairly impromptu at the town hall meeting. Being my first, I didn't realize how under dressed I was, and what these meetings were all about. I was nervous for myself because public speaking was my greatest fear in life, but I was more nervous for the sake of my state, and the direction of my country. Ultimately, I feel this is what the grassroots conservative movement is all about... moving people to do more to improve the nation to bless our kids, and our families as we realize we have been blessed with wonderful gifts from our Creator. We need to overcome fear and come together to oppose the socialist/statist agenda with great pride and enthusiasm. Combing our talents, and motivating each other to extend their talents will help us move forward in an increasingly dangerous world. God bless America!
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American ingenuity did not cease simply because we are in a down-turn. We are the bravest most innovative people on the Earth, and yes we can get out of the welfare Malayes. Cut taxes for the rich and the poor! Stop punishing success and rewarding failure. Making this a priority will turn the page and create a bigger pie for All and not Some.
It is a sad state of affairs when we the people must stand in que to beg the state for money. Americans are also among the most loving, charitable people in the world, and lets turn to their hearts instead of mining their wallets."
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I wrote this fairly impromptu at the town hall meeting. Being my first, I didn't realize how under dressed I was, and what these meetings were all about. I was nervous for myself because public speaking was my greatest fear in life, but I was more nervous for the sake of my state, and the direction of my country. Ultimately, I feel this is what the grassroots conservative movement is all about... moving people to do more to improve the nation to bless our kids, and our families as we realize we have been blessed with wonderful gifts from our Creator. We need to overcome fear and come together to oppose the socialist/statist agenda with great pride and enthusiasm. Combing our talents, and motivating each other to extend their talents will help us move forward in an increasingly dangerous world. God bless America!
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Letter to Minnesota State Legistlators - Baby DNA Privacy (HF 1341/SF 1478)
Dear Legislators,
There is a concern among many constituents in Minnesota over the data privacy of the new born infants. Many of us understand as a matter of fact baby DNA is not state DNA. This is of course true, and the law requires that the DNA database of 820,000 be destroyed. This is not even a dispute between differing ideologies, but a matter of law. I hardly expect my legislators to understand the concerns of state control over baby DNA, however there should be a bare minimum that our legislators understand those concerns do exist.
It is understandable that there are those who want to advance science and to use infants as a vehicle to prove their dedication to such endeavors. Given that the HHS is in violation of the law, and is currently ignoring the law (and there is no evidence to support any other conclusion), the precedent being set here is not one of reasonable men and women. Essentially, supporting HF 1341 and its sister SF 1478 is affirming that science trumps reason. This is doubly troubling to those who have taken a brief look at some of the darker chapters of the history humanity concerning genetic research.
Again, at the bare minimum there is an understanding among many who are aware of the issue that baby DNA is not state DNA. Minnesotans will grow distrustful of their doctors, and possibly even the medical profession. I implore my legislators to vote against HF 1341 and SF 1478, because I believe unabashedly that all ideologies understand the necessity of the patient/client relationship that is currently in jeopardy. That sacred relationship should not be infringed upon by legislators. We all share the same wonders towards what lies ahead, but lets put our best feet forward.
Sincerely,
Jordan Jelinek
There is a concern among many constituents in Minnesota over the data privacy of the new born infants. Many of us understand as a matter of fact baby DNA is not state DNA. This is of course true, and the law requires that the DNA database of 820,000 be destroyed. This is not even a dispute between differing ideologies, but a matter of law. I hardly expect my legislators to understand the concerns of state control over baby DNA, however there should be a bare minimum that our legislators understand those concerns do exist.
It is understandable that there are those who want to advance science and to use infants as a vehicle to prove their dedication to such endeavors. Given that the HHS is in violation of the law, and is currently ignoring the law (and there is no evidence to support any other conclusion), the precedent being set here is not one of reasonable men and women. Essentially, supporting HF 1341 and its sister SF 1478 is affirming that science trumps reason. This is doubly troubling to those who have taken a brief look at some of the darker chapters of the history humanity concerning genetic research.
Again, at the bare minimum there is an understanding among many who are aware of the issue that baby DNA is not state DNA. Minnesotans will grow distrustful of their doctors, and possibly even the medical profession. I implore my legislators to vote against HF 1341 and SF 1478, because I believe unabashedly that all ideologies understand the necessity of the patient/client relationship that is currently in jeopardy. That sacred relationship should not be infringed upon by legislators. We all share the same wonders towards what lies ahead, but lets put our best feet forward.
Sincerely,
Jordan Jelinek
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