Why Does It Take a Personal Tragedy for Pubs to Understand Compassion?

Question by Trumpet Warrior: Why Does It take a Personal tragedy for Pubs to Understand Compassion?
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said his debilitating stroke has sparked a new interest in the experience of people on Medicaid.

In an interview published Wednesday, Kirk said that most Illinois residents insured through the low-income health program would be eligible for just 11 rehabilitation sessions following a stroke.

“Had I been limited to that I would have had no chance to recover like I did. So unlike before suffering the stroke, I’m much more focused on Medicaid and what my fellow citizens face,” Kirk told the Chicago Sun Times.

Republicans shouldn’t have to suffer debilitating strokes (or other tragedies) in order to learn compassion. Being human beings should be enough.

Best answer:

Answer by NO MA’AM
I’m happy he talking so well.

Just watched him interview today.

Answer by StephenG
cons lack compassion and empathy so only thing close to them matter

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