| I like Eric Holder, and this has nothing to do with his abilities as a lawyer nor within the Obama Administration. It's just that yesterday, he had emergency oral surgery for a cracked tooth. It cracked Wednesday night, and it was operated on yesterday. The reason I bring this to your attention is that I have a cracked tooth which is having non-emergency oral surgery this morning. In fact, by the time you read this, I'll likely be happily anesthetized. And yes, it REALLY HURTS... but there was work to do, and other responsibilities, that made me put off having it taken care of. I'm not "better" than Eric Holder. Different people have different pain thresholds. (Think labor and delivery...) It's just another opportunity to remind everyone of how important it is that we get everyone insured. Oral surgery isn't cheap, and may well be out of range for a minimum wage worker with no insurance. I couldn't imagine this level of pain, and no ability to permanently fix the problem. Cracked teeth just happen -- it's not that there is something someone does to cause the problem. You can't eat well, exercise and live healthy and definitely avoid the problem. Cracked teeth, like many other medical problems, are non-discriminatory. I've pre-posted my Fourth of July post for tomorrow - get your cameras, quiz on Monday. I plan to spend the weekend sleeping off my surgery, with my new best friend, the ice pack. Have a great Fourth! |
