Parker Griffith's Cynical Shift to the GOP

His switch won't matter. He would not have voted for the bill anyway. Better he comes out of the closet and at least be honest about being a "republican" than pretend while back-stabbing his constituents.



Now they know what he is they can go about replacing him with someone they might be able to trust.
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What Next in the Battle for Health Care Reform?

This one line, if it comes to pass, is the key:



"Make health care a RIGHT for every American."



Once established, rights tend to stay.



Once it is a "right" you cannot leave access to any right to a private corporation. Companies do not confer rights, they only sell products and services.



Once it is a "right" you cannot be denied that right based on your financial status.



Once it is an accepted "right" the only means to assure access is via a single payer tax supported universal health system.



Let's push for a right then drag the rest along kicking and screaming if we must.



Our foot is in the door.
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The Senate Health Care Bill: Leave No Special Interest Behind

When "turncoat Joe said, "The agreement we reached reflects the best thinking of both sides," you will note he did not identify those two sides. One side is Congress and the other was the health care insurance lobby.



We citizens had no side in this debate. I think it is time we bought our own congressmen back. You can by going here.... funny! Wish it would really work.



http://www.thingsithinkabout.info/buypoliticians.html
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Franken: Dems Unified Behind 'Historic' Health Reform Legislation

"A mandate... There is an exemption for folks who can prove they can't afford to buy insurance."



Since there is a fine or penalty for NOT buying insurance the burden of proof MUST lie on the government to prove you can't afford to pay, not on the consumer to prove it. This would go along with our constitutional right to due process when the government tries to levy a fine or other penalty. Just another can of worms such as has become typical of Congress these days.



"No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law."



This "mandate" will also run afoul of our legal rights in contracts or agreements. What if I were to propose an amendment to a health plan contract and the insurance company refuses? Today I have the right to refuse to sign if we don't reach a mutual agreement. That is the basis of contract law. This "mandate" would seem to cripple citizens rights to negotiate contracts or refuse to sign one that does not meet their desires or needs. Forcing anyone to sign a contract to pay for services when the right to negotiate that contract is prohibited faces some interesting court challenges.



I suspect they just don't care because they have been bought and paid for by big insurance. Want to buy your own politician just for laughs? http://thingsithinkabout.info/buypoliticians.html
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GOP Objects To Putting Health Care Amendments Online

Won't happen because it would stand in the way of their "power" but I believe that with the internet is should be mandated that EVERY bill be posted and open for public comments before it can be voted on in Congress.



Each voter should be able to post a comment using their voter registration number so they get one comment only. Those comments would be sent to their representatives based on their voting districts so those reps know what their own constituents think. Those comments should also be available for other viewers to see minus personal identifying information.



After the comment period is over the individual reps should then be required to post their response to their own constituents with regards to their intended vote and why.



Let the world know what Congress is proposing and what the people really think about it.



I see a future where an elected representative becomes pointless and where, because of technology, "We the People" can actually propose and vote on the laws we must live under.



( We need to fix a sad education system first of course )
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