Response to Supplemental Notes-Part 2 and 3

In the “Supplemental Notes Part 2”, I have to admit I had a little trouble grasping some of the examples. The first example of health care presented by Gesundheit! Included providing services without charge and without malpractice insurance being carried by the institute. I do not understand how they can run and stay afloat without the proper finances and assurances for their doctors. Other than that I think that it is a terrific concept. I wish that all hospitals were like that. Mental health is extremely important to the successful recovery and care of patients so I feel that this mission is a key to maintaining a strong mental health. The strengths it draws for the community are important as well because it provides an extra source of support.

I read a statistic in the Chicago Tribune this weekend that said 6 out of 100 children who graduate from the Chicago public school system will go to college. A rate of 0.06% is absolutely unacceptable. While there are monetary and family situations that may be a preventing factor, improving the quality of education is essential. I think that if more schools adopted the charter school method, there would be a vast enhancement in the education of these children.

If I understand the idea of “Intentional Communities” correctly then I think they would be a great asset to the nation. I think that the community determining to live and work together more cooperatively is important and that perhaps this is a solution to explore with racism. My only concern is that this idea of forming a town with the people you share views with could explode into an ugly form of discrimination. I fear that it would turn into a town of people who “agree to only allow in Christians” or “Identify only with Italians,” etc.

From “Supplemental Notes-Part 3” my favorite quote is probably the most famous on the page. John Donne’s immortal words, “No man is an island, entire of itself,” are important to remember when dealing with solving some of the community’s ills. Having and giving support to one another gets goals accomplished.