Wrestling With Health Insurance Reform

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As a young lad I used to tune in at least once a week to follow the popular soap opera of World Wrestling Entertainment.
 
I wasn't alone. The violence, drama and skilled oration has over the years endeared individuals of all ages and nationalities to create one of the most popular franchises in sports entertainment.
 
Perhaps those traits (violence, drama and oration) naturally led me to a career in politics? As we know, the two have been known to mix.
 
Why do I raise this point? Because during my regular scout of the blogosphere I was drawn to a post by former World Wrestling Federation superstar "The Ultimate Warrior" that discussed the most pressing issue in American politics today -- health insurance reform.
 
Not the most succinct piece in the world, but a comprehensive philosophical dissection of the issue at hand, notably by an individual who has probably seen more emergency rooms than the average citizen.
 
Given my Goldwaterite leanings, it ticks every box: a deep skepticism of government intiatives, alongside a good laugh at those "small government" hypocrites who embrace Medicare and Social Security, but see ObamaCare as stepping way over the line. Rick Santorum et al, supporters of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, take note.
 
The healthcare debate has certainly postponed much discussion about the fight for the heart of the Republican Party. When that does happen, the party's failure to support small government and it's refutation of the Tenth Amendment will most certainly be a key aspect.
 
Reading the thoughts of a former pro wrestler would be a start.