Why is my car always in the shop?

And other hurry up and wait moments....

Have you ever noticed that when you are in a rush, nobody else seems to want to move any faster than a snails pace? Every light turns red? And the person in front of you at the checkout has to run back for that one-last-thing?

Now, I realize my 'rush' hour moment is not their problem, but sometimes slowdown is just not good enough! Everyone is always saying 'slow down, theres no rush,' but what if there is? In healthcare, there is a rush to pass legislation, to down the latest drug, to fix the problem or condition that ails us. Well, if is saves a life and makes things better for the masses, is that so bad?

It can be. If the legislation is a band-aid over a larger problem, like say...personal responsibility, then all the quick fixes are for naught. But how do we get the masses to adopt the attitude of personal responsibility? Your guess is as good as mine. My car is still in the shop.....Until then, a federal mandate will have to speak for those who want to be told and pacify (insert any word here if pacify is not to your liking) those who were already doing.

Over and out! Meet 'em and street 'em!