October 4, 2009
66th AAPS
Dear Friends,
I have just returned from the 66th Annual meeting of the AAPS.
These past few days at the AAPS meeting have been very interesting. We heard from Kelly Jones (the PharmD who worked with my mentor, Dr. Terrell), and many persecuted doctors, as well as MD politicians (Paul Broun, Tom Price, Rand Paul, Mike Ritze), and the superbly entertaining and challenging Ezra Lavant (who identified, as the worst consequence of socialistic medicine, the surrender of ourselves, body and soul, to the state).
What was most striking about this meeting was not the urgency to reverse the current situation, or the strategies mentioned, or the personalities and great talks. What was most striking was the exaltation of Jesus by a majority of members.
This organization has more punch than any in medicine. For its size, it out slugs the best. They sued and stopped the Clinton health care debacle. They have exposed the Texas medical board for corruption. And they are taking on the current federal administration.
The meeting was tremendous. Various doctors that have suffered at the hands of the bureaucracy told their stories, compelling stories that are not isolated instances. Others gave moral and philosophical arguments for independence, both from Scripture and from their experiences.
Those that have been active politically (whether as elected reps or stalwart individuals) gave updates on various legislation and areas to be vigilant. It was most impressive that they are not merely trying to stop the rot, but are offering positive ways to get government out of medicine, while solving the problems that initiated the wrong solutions.
I know that political action is not our salvation. But God uses means to work his will. We have an obligation to stand up to protect our patients and our neighbors. If there is a time when action is important, it is now.
If you are a physician, join AAPS and find out what you can do. If you know physicians, encourage them to join.
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