Weird Words of Wisdom

The following is a copy of a letter to the editor I read in this last Sunday’s paper The Times News of Twin Falls, Idaho.  I laughed pretty hard as I shared it with my family. 

“Be smart if going to Olympics in Canada

(Posted: Sunday, February 21, 2010 1:00 am)

With the Olympics being held in Vancouver, I have some very grave concerns that thousands of Americans — both athletes and spectators — are risking their lives by subjecting themselves to the Canadian heath care system. They’re socialists up there, you know.

My first worry is Canadian pharmaceuticals. As President Obama made very clear this past December, Canadian drugs are not safe for Americans. So if you’re traveling up north to see the games and come down with a headache, I implore you not to play Russian roulette with your life by taking a Canadian aspirin. Might I suggest people do what I do whenever I travel across international borders: bring in your own supply of drugs. It’s only common sense!

Secondly, I’m very concerned about American skier Lindsey Vonn, who has a bleeding contusion on her leg. As Sean Hannity and the rest of the crackerjack crew over at Fox News has pointed out, countries with socialized medicine have something called “death panels.” Whenever a person has a serious injury or illness, “a panel” decides whether or not it’s cost effective to treat the person. If it’s not, then, well, you know. So what if poor Lindsey’s condition takes a turn for the worse after competing? A death panel could decide to “put her down,” like we would a horse with a broken leg. Hey, it’s the law up there. I’m not saying no one should travel up to British Columbia to watch or compete in the games; I’m just saying be smart about it. Bring in your own supply of drugs and stay away from slippery surfaces like snow or ice. It’s just common sense!

RANDY WILLIAMS

Twin Falls”

Yes, by all means, let’s make sure we take drugs across international borders and stay away from snow and ice in Canada.  Obviously, I need to listen to more commentary from that crackerjack crew over at Fox News to believe that I could be euthanized for having a bruise.  Is this one of those “only in Idaho” things?