SENATOR McCAIN SHOULD RETIRE-LEAVE THE SENATE.

THE KUHNS REPORT

LAS VEGAS - Hello America, and how is the world treating you?

Senator McCain (R-AZ), should resign from office. Remember, McCain has  been on the job for SIX terms. When is enough, enough.

Now that Senator McCain has been diagnosed with malignant brain cancer he should  consider stepping down for the good of the county and for the state of Arizona.

It is surely a given that McCain is a national hero. He served his country honorably, ABOVE and BEYOND, from his military  days up and through  present day. He is a true  patriot.  My prayers go out to him  and his family.That said, whether a person is a national hero, or a ditch digger, when they are confronted with a  diagnosis like "glioblastoma", a very, very aggressive type of brain cancer, that person immediately directs their attention to their health, their chances of surviving, and their mortality.  The last thing on a person's mind would be what work is  waiting on his desk at the office.

McCain is suffering the same type and form of cancer that the late Senator Ted Kennedy, (D-Mass) was afflicted with.

Clearly, it is up to McCain, his doctors, and family to decide whether or not he will return to work in Washington. But folks, the senator is 80-years-old. He is about to fight one of the greatest fights in his life. Chances are he will have to go through an aggressive and  difficult treatment plan to  battle this disease. It won't be easy.

I suggest it would be very difficult for senator McCain to put his mind, and keep his mind on any work in Congress,and perform at any quality level he used to have. It's human nature folks -- when one falls ill, is sick-- their mind automatically goes to thinking about how they are going to get well, and if they will get well.

Many a person suffering an illness  will usually say:"I'll go to the office and do my work". But in reality throughout the day that person's mind is racing a mile a minute, concerned about their health. They consider and think about such things as all of their doctors appointments; their treatment plans; office visits; scheduling for tests; family reaction and concerns to their illness; their future etc., --

Basically, the person's health issue takes over. Their illness, the disease, is their priority of thought.
And, that's the way it should be. But, their work will suffer.

Remember, this devastating disease that  senator McCain is fighting takes a heavy toll on the body. And since the disease is related to the brain ,it stands to reason there may be some cognitive problems which may or may not affect his actions and decisions. Is that good for the state of Arizona? The country?

Would senator McCain consider stepping down? Would he allow his Republican colleagues to use him ,and drag him back into  Congress just to show up for votes? Only he knows.

If I were diagnosed with the same disease that senator McCain is fighting, I would like to think first and foremost, I would consider the quality of my life and my future. Things like: spending quality time with family and children; traveling, vacations; enjoying  time with friends and acquaintances, etc.--

I would also consider who could take over my job position. I would face the fact that with such a disease, I could not perform my job to full capacity, no matter what colleagues, friends and acquaintances tell me. Fact is, if I were a senator, like McCain, I would consider the good of the country and party. I would ask myself:  "Could I, as an ailing senator, perform my duties in a competent manner. Can I keep my mind on my work? If I had the slightest doubt, I would make arrangements to retire, go off in the sunset graciously, enjoying life with family and friends to the fullest.

Folks, there have been instances in the past, where these lawmakers in congress brought in ailing, ill, decrepit, senators on a gurney, --- just to cast a vote. Rather that replace their  ailing , sick colleague(s), the congress is predisposed to use and abuse the possible incapacitated  person. That's sad. And  such acts are not good for the country and America. -- And, that's my opinion. Make your own decisions. You decide.

BRADLEY W> KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.
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Dr. Kuhns can be reached by email  at:
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