TALK TO CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT

Now that you have heard the President debunk all the misinformation, and lay out the plan EVERYONE CALL OR WRITE CONGRESS, AND TELL THEM WE WANT AFFORDABLE OPTIONS NOW!
Congressional committees are passing legislation, and it's crucial they hear that you support quality, affordable health care for all.

My personal view is that both free enterprise and government are necessary parts of the health care solution. What I want is for EVERYONE to tell Congress and the President what they want in health care....that way everyone has had a real voice in the matter....Not just blowing off hot air and steam and hearing themselves shout into the wind!!!!

That is what the word OPTIONS means in some of my original posts about a world-class system....womb to tomb....regarding health care reform: Nobody has taken anything off any table....the reform remains to be written and passed by Congress and the President with the input OF WE THE PEOPLE who elected them. Tort & other reforms may well be included....All of what may be included will depend on how open-minded we all remain, and how vocal we are with our ELECTED representatives in both houses of Congress and with our President about what we would like to see. This is going to take open-minded, thinkin-outside of the box, leave your labels, and hot-button rhetoric at the door kind of COURAGE AND INDEPENDENCE....but, YES WE CAN...WE ARE AMERICANS!



http://healthcareforamericanow.org/
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Ab7EkA2IMoh0Z...GhqbTM2bXBfNGdkM3p3amZ4&hl=en&invite=CLbFlM8F


These are some of the opinions folks have expressed on my fb page: (My response comments are in italics)

I believe we need some kind of "healthcare reform" but what the government is promoting is taking away the freedom that this country was founded upon

So, call or write and tell them....

Yeah, curse those big government programs. Like medicaid. And social security.

Just so I understand what you're trying to say: which freedoms the country was founded on, do you think the government is trying to take away

This is not directed at anyone, but just a thought I had after reading this note: I think if we had the same kind of health care we had when this country was born, I would have died at the age of 20 giving birth to my second son (was saved by military health care). Had I survived that, I would have died at the age of 36 of a gangrene gall bladder... (saved again by the military health care system). Of course, there may have been numerous death opportunities before 20 or 36, because I wouldn't have had access to the kinds of medical care those of us with insurance currently enjoy: preventative medicine, vaccines, reproductive health care, etc.

The sad thing is, that in this great country, we still have pockets of poverty where little has changed since the birth of the country. Where people's access to health care has not improved much since then, and where their knowledge of the systems that do exist to help them out is so poor, that they can't or don't access it.
Tears!

I can see how you were saved by the health care system, but you were healed by God as well. The health care system is just a tool he may have used to heal you.

There are many things in this country that are considered a privledge. People can have whatever they want, they just have to work for it. I understand that there are people out there that cannot work, but many places offer great benefits to work there. People have access to health care, they just do not go work for it in most cases.

I feel that too many people are taking advantage of government handouts. I will always pay taxes, because I am instructed to be obedient to God's word. However, I am glad that I do not have to face the judgement on how I used tax payers money. ...

The government is trying to take away the freedom of choice. With a "goverment aka public option“, we do not have a choice of what healthcare to have. Also, we cannot have the freedoms of going to the doctor whenever we want to. In the UK, they have to log onto the internet to even get approved to go the doctor. One freedom we enjoy is being able to call our doctor and have him fit us in to his schedule because we are not feeling well. Other countries with government controlled health care do not have that option.

I also do not agree with the government deciding when you can get treatment and when you cannot. If you read the health care plan, we will be told if we can get treatment that is needed, or we will be given pain meds to get us to death or to see if our body fights it off, without proper treatment. To me this is getting into playing God.

All I can do is pray for this country and pray that God moves in a way that turns our leaders hearts to the right way. Should everyone have healthcare? yes. does everyone have access to healthcare in america, yes. Is it expensive. yes. should it be cheaper. yes. Should some people get off their behind and work for what they need. yes....


I understand your position better now, however, the operative word is OPTION, still indicating CHOICE. I don't think a single-payor system or total government health care is necessary. I think it takes both government and business in concert with one another...and OPTIONS FROM WHICH ALL CAN CHOOSE! I’ve provided several links for folkst contact their members of Congress and ask them to support health reform!

I agree, but I also feel that government should not interfere with the private sector. The health care bill reads... you can keep your current health insurance under the new bill, but as soon as you loose your job or choose health care insurance, you must then take into the government (public) option. There is where we loose choice.

The proposals are still in a state of fluidity where change is possible IF AMERICANS CARE ENOUGH TO CALL, WRITE, OR PETITION their governmental officials. Thus far, what I'm seeing is a great desire on the part of many to speak their minds to every one except the people they elected to carry out the will of the people. My reading of both the HR 3200, and Obama's policy statements didn't include the above statements, however....There are provisions that propose to penalize folks who choose to not have insurance through IRS penalties, etc, as well as incentives for individuals and companies to offer affordable OPTIONS OR CHOICES....
EVERYONE SHOULD WRITE AND CALL THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND VOICE THEIR OPINIONS! THEN PRAY THAT APPROPRIATE DECISIONS ARE RENDERED....

When he reads the bill in its entirety, I want him to immediately call for every American to be on this plan. That includes the US Senators and US Reps. who have the most amazing health plan in the universe, which, they would have to give up. Oh never mind, 97 of the Senators and 422 of the US Representatives haven't read it either. Let's vote. :-)

As a self employed individual, are you happy with your current insurance, and do you feel that if you had the equivalent of Medicaid as an affordable alternative, you wouldn't switch over like a shot? Just saying . . .

We're far from the vote. The vote was to introduce a bill to get started with....now comes much debate, committee work, etc...AND, unfortunately, based on my poll results so far....not very much input directly from the American people, who seem content to whine, rather than ACT...As for Jack's question above, I'm not self-employed, but have the luxury of 2 health insurance plans (HMO/PPO type,) plus a tertiary thru Tricare Standard.....so I'm not sure if I'd jump onto a Medicaid equivalent....would depend on the specifics....I would consider it, however. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OPTIONS. EMPHASIS ON OPTIONS! And for those who think it would kill off the insurance companies, ONLY IF THEY ARE RUN BY NON-THINKING PRIMATES! Certainly our private enterprise in America is alive and well and creative enough to develop some new alternatives to stay in the game. I have brainstormed at least a dozen ways they can sell alternate products/services...

sorry, i was refuting the self employed "ding doctor" - he's been kicked off my friends list since he wrote about how great Dick Cheney was on my wall . . . the taint is still there. So now we snipe at each other on other people's walls. I'm glad to see you making lots of noise on the topic; I'll probably have to call Norm, Maria and Patty for support on getting something through. Do you suppose letters from abroad count double?

I know, Jack, I just had to add my 2 cents as well....If you still maintain your American citizenship, I don't see why your opinion wouldn't count....I'll count you double!



We, the government, of the people, by the people, and for the people can make known what we want in Health Care. We CAN do this! EMAIL, PHONE, AND WRITE YOUR SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN AND TELL THEM TO PRODUCE A WORLD-CLASS HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR ALL AMERICANS, WOMB TO TOMB SERVICE OPTIONS.


The U.S.A. is not the Nanny States of America, having to take care of everyone and everything. If the Govt gets involved with health care, your WOMB TO TOMB journey may be shorter than you might think. Health Care needs to be fixed NOT DESTROYED.

WE are the government. A government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not just the people who can afford it. All the people. Government has been involved in health care for quite a long time....and doing quite well. I was happy with my health care as a military member, and as a military dependent. They saved my life!


I would hope that the military/govt (WE) would provide Health Care for it's/our members since they are putting their lives on the line for the protection of ALL our enjoyed Fredomes of which one is Freedom of Choice. Sorry about the ones that can not afford insurance but if that is the case, they normally qualify for low income State Health Insurance.


You would think so, but my son, for one, does NOT. We pay for catastrophic health care, hospitalization for him, so that if he's in an accident or needs hospitalization, we don't have to choose between losing the house, or losing him.

Just for Mr. X’s info....military medical isnt all that. What is it with folks that think that since folks are in the military they are treated with white gloves and all that crap? Here comes the clue mobile folks. The military isnt. Right now Madigan is overcrowded, and most of the care is cardboard cut out care, meaning, just enough to keep ... them healthy. I've yet to see funding help out the troops that are coming back wounded, or upgrades in a lot of the military hostpitals to help with the wounded. The sad thing is .....the health care system both civil and military is already broke. Too many insurance companies demanding top dollar out of their patrons, pharmecutical companies demanding the same high price. This doesnt even cover the cost of the supplies, bedding, etc that Hospitals need to keep it running, which runs up the cost...there low income families that cant even dream of any type of medical care and the "State" med care is minimal at best...the same as the military care. SO go ahead.....keep thinkin that we dont need reform and that we dont need to help these folks out...

you're right on it! insurance companies and pharmecutical companies need to be investigated


So if you aren't satisfied with the care military/vets get (who actually EARN it) WHY do you think the gov't will provide anything better for the entire population??? And you want the gov't to take overhealth care in its entirety because....?

that's not what is being said. My personal view is that both government and free enterprise are necessary elements of any health care solution. What I want is for EVERYONE to tell Congress and the President what they want in health care....that way everyone has had a real voice in the matter....Not just blowing off hot air and steam and hearing themselves shout into the wind!!!!

That is what the word OPTIONS means in some of my original posts about a world-class system....womb to tomb....regarding health care reform: Nobody has taken anything off any table....the reform remains to be written and passed by Congress and the President with the input OF WE THE PEOPLE who elected them. Tort & other reforms may well be included....All of what may be included will depend on how open-minded we all remain, and how vocal we are with our ELECTED representatives in both houses of Congress and with our President about what we would like to see. This is going to take open-minded, thinkin-outside of the box, leave your labels, and hot-button rhetoric at the door kind of COURAGE AND INDEPENDENCE....but, YES WE CAN...WE ARE AMERICANS!