"So they want people to pay to not be sick and to stay alive? Even if they don't have the money? That's not right... that's not fair... that is really stupid," declared Jonathan, who was sitting in the backseat of the family car.
![]() |
The Mercy family will become well-acquainted with the GOP healthcare plan. |
"So what now? asked Jonathan, who exhibited a higher moral intelligence at age seven than the vast majority of adult Republicans.
"We learn about the Republican alternative to healthcare. And watch your mouth," replied Mary Mercy, Jonathan's mother.
"I didn't even say the word!" protested Jonathan, who seemed likely to learn about how American families have the freedom to lose their savings, homes, and everything else trying to pay for life-saving healthcare.