Army of Dog

In high school I took an AP Government class as a junior. The more I learned about government, the more I hated it and became firm in my resolve that it should be as small and powerless in the everyday lives of people as possible. I knew then instinctively what I know now academically, government will never run out of reasons to take power from the people. It’s a sad commentary that in many social and political circles in this country one’s level of compassion and basic humanity is measured in the degree to which one will allow government bureaucracy to make decisions for individuals.

I keep holding out hope that the rabid collectivist frenzy will one day reach a zenith so absurd that we can point to it and say with a righteous confidence, “that shit has jumped the shark.” This morning I had an experience that has radically altered my views on this critical aspect of our social contract. As I was perusing the AP wire feed on Breitbart I came across this press release.

I’ve known for many years that aging is a reality for all of us. Until today, however, I’ve always believed that I would be forced to face the merciless ravages of time without a coherent, government approved plan. Even at the tender age of thirty-one, I can feel the cold grasp of mortality that holds on to us all with unwavering resolve. I take a great measure of comfort in the fact that, through the visionary leadership of the people and government of the great state of Pennsylvania, by the time aging becomes a primary concern for me there may be a national plan that I can look to to guide me through the valley of the shadow of death.

You may be thinking, as I was until I read the third paragraph of the press release, that this saving grace, while noble in its concept, will almost certainly be overshadowed by more pressing government concerns. Let your fears be laid to rest gentle reader, your struggle will not be forgotten.

The department is required by state and federal law to update its plan every four years.

As part of their never-ending commitment to helping our seasoned citizens, the state of Pennsylvania has launched this helpful website to provide you with tips and resources for aging more effectively.