Arguing about healthcare reform with a neighbor or coworker with a different opinion or getting all worked up watching O'Reilly or Olberman blather on about it advances nothing except more of the us vs. them mentality that pervades our society. It's the mentality that controls our gov't. Healthcare reform was the centerpiece of Clinton's first year in office, and nothing changed because everyone spent time arguing over it and not actually doing anything. That was 17 years ago and the arguments have just gone on and on.

I didn't say or imply you should live every day like it's our last. I'm saying that we should realize that life is short, and try to focus on the positive things we can do, and avoid the pointless negativity that we too often engage in, especially around stuff that we can't control or that doesn't really matter.

If you thought my point was “Hey, what do I care. I might be dead tomorrow.”, then I guess you might have missed my point.