It's WE, as apposed to ME.

As previously mentioned, I've been a little bit ill this week.  It's a lung thing and I hesitate to even mention the name because I don't want to give it any more power than it already has.  Sort of like Voldermort.  (oops)  Anyway, being home day after day, it's hard to tell just how well I really feel, so I decided it would be a perfect time to take myself to a nice dark, cool theater and see Sicko.

  Before I go any further, let me say that I am well aware that Michael Moore is a very controversial, much hated person.  I love that about him.  I have so much respect for a man that sees a problem, and folks, to say that there is a problem with heath care in this country is a gross understatement, and isn't afraid to do the research and speak up.  Loudly.  There are two sides to every story and it's up to us to do the homework.  I think he and Al Gore are (sing it with me) FABULOUS.  Create awareness and encourage the people to get involved.  How cool is that?  They make my hippie heart go all a-flutter.

So, it's me and about 10 other people in this theater, mostly women, mostly older.  The film if over 2 hours long and it seems like 15 minutes.  Most of the time I sat with my mouth hanging open. I laughed and I cried.  When the Cuban firefighters stood at attention to honor a few very ill first responders from 9/11 and then told them how desperately they had wished to come and lend aid, I cried a lot.   I wish I had thought to bring paper and take notes.  At the end the two ladies sitting in front of me got up and clapped.  So did I. 

One of the last things MM says at the end of the film is that we, as Americans, needs to begin thinking in terms of WE, as apposed to ME.  So true.  As I walk out I am behind a couple about my age.  The wife is saying something I could not hear to her husband. The husband, who was closer to me replied, "Yea, well Michael Moore is mostly full of shit.  None of that applied to me."   

You can lead a horse to water, but stupid is as stupid does.

If you've seen the film, I'd love to hear your thoughts.  If not, I encourage you to give it a go.  Hey, if nothing else it's two hours of cool darkness with excellent popcorn and treats.

Comments

[celeste]

wow! i have had this movie on my list to see for awhile now...gotta get out to see it.
regarding that guy overheard...huh...and i thought MM was preaching to the choir, and if anyone went to see it they'd be reformed. goes to show (or as my dad always said in cases like this - shows to go ya) that stubborn is as well a brick wall for what passes as brains.

[tom]

As you can imagine, not my two favorite people. However, I have heard that Sicko is an excellent movie. I only go to the movies about twice a year so I guess that one is not on my list.

[tomsc2@sbcglobal.net]

Oh yes, by the way, take care of yourself. We only have one daughter in law and we want to keep her.

[Jenn]

I completely agree that there is a problem with health care in this country. But MM IS full of shit most of the time. I doubt I will see this movie because of my feelings for that man.

[Abracadabra]

MM has no credibility. He's a huge hypocrite and has zero ethics. He's a joke, and so was this movie! When it comes to MM and AlGore, all you have to do is follow the money.

[Renee]

OK, you have a lot of conservative readers. I LOVED the movie. I can't even comprehend how that guy could say it didn't apply to him - is he immortal and never going to get sick? The couple that stuck with me the most were the husband and wife who had to move in with their daughter after they lost their home due to medical bills. They both were professionals with good jobs and seemingly good health insurance. I can't believe that guy didn't identify with them at all.

[kathy hernandez]

Before he died, Peter Jennings did a piece on the ailing health care system in our country. It was excellent. I've not seen MM's movie, will wait until it is out on DVD, but for those who don't like him, here's a piece of advice: try getting a hold of PJ's documentary-bypass the man you don't care much for and get the scoop from a well-loved news anchor who also dared tell it like it is.