Choose to fight

Barton 2021-11-16 08:01:29

Some people are dissatisfied with the ending of a fairy tale that is too Hollywood. Whatever feels unreal must not be deep, and not deep is unforgivable.
There is such an unspoken rule of popular culture in Western society, which is to promote the light. Similar to a responsibility. I don’t know if there are religious or domination reasons, but if the reality is too dark and will cause despair in life, then change the expression to make it look less bad and give life hope.
So don't blame the screenwriter. Friends who like deep can find some more niche and very real obscure movies to watch, and there are many. This kind of movie theaters are watched by the whole family on weekends. I agree that they don’t need to be heartbroken to be real.
Unlike this one, when happiness comes knocking on the door, there is fairy-tale inspiration, and hope is gradually seen from despair. In a certain sense, this is a pleasant process. But imminent is the opposite, step by step into desperation.
We don’t know how much social security the basic workers in the United States have. The problems with this insurance system are actually not a problem for our country. Our working class is much more able to bear it. When encountering similar situations, it will at most complain about the destiny. No one will torture the hospital or the entire society, let alone draw out a gun to defend the dignity of the person. Of course there is no gun anymore.
John Q embodies the spirit of struggle that is disillusioned in our working class. When life is violated and insulted, he chooses to resist and fights without hesitation. This is the right thing.
Justice and conscience appear in movies for the sake of light.
In the real world, don't expect anyone to give it to you. If not, then get it yourself.

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  • Employee Manager: [in his office] Your policy has changed, Mr. Archibald.

    John Q. Archibald: [sitting in front of him] Changed to what?

    Employee Manager: Yeah, we recently switched carriers from a PPO to a HMO. It's a less expensive policy, but unfortunately, there are some restrictions.

    John Q. Archibald: What kind of restrictions?

    Employee Manager: Here's how it works: Non-management part-time employees, such as yourself, only qualify for second tier catastrophic coverage.

    John Q. Archibald: No, no. I'm not part-time. I'm full-time. It's just slow right now.

    Employee Manager: Sure, but your coverage is based on hours worked and like I said, you only qualify for second tier. And that has a maximum payout limit of $20,000.

    John Q. Archibald: [shocked] What? Wha- I-I mean-I mean, you guys have been taking money out of my paycheck every week. I've been paying into this policy for years.

    Employee Manager: Right. And that's why we're gonna cover you for the full twenty.

    John Q. Archibald: You can't be right. I mean, come on. Alright, let me get this straight: You're telling me that you have dropped me from full-time to part-time. You switched carriers. Now you're telling me I'm not fully covered? Even though I got a policy that says I am?

    Employee Manager: It doesn't seem right, does it?

    John Q. Archibald: No, it doesn't seem right. I mean, my son is sick. If I'm not covered, I've got a serious problem.

    Employee Manager: I understand that, uh, but there's nothing I can do. Look, you can file for an appeal.

    John Q. Archibald: Yeah?

    Employee Manager: [hands John an appeal application] Here you go. That takes about seven working days.

  • Rebecca Payne: [in her office] No, no, no. This is an appeal. An appeal is for an already existing claim. What you needed to file was a grievance. You filed the wrong paperwork.

    John Q. Archibald: [sitting in front of her] Wait a minute...

    Rebecca Payne: You're gonna have to resubmit. It could take up to 30 days.

    John Q. Archibald: [turns frustrated] Look, I don't have 30 days.

    Rebecca Payne: I know you don't.

    John Q. Archibald: And quite frankly, I'm getting sick of the runaround. Now what I need is my son's name...

    Rebecca Payne: Mr. Archibald, your account is in access of $30,000. The hospital has been over backwards to help you out.

    John Q. Archibald: Is that right?

    Rebecca Payne: Yes! It is right. But there's a limit to our generosity. Once and for all, your insurance does not cover this.