The Political Stakes in the Battle for Health Care

Please read my article. It won't fit here.



Nearly every issue that prevents citizens from obtaining needed care is related to the insurance industry, not to those providing care. This is the reason we have such a poor system in terms of delivering the care to those who need it. Congress, Republicans in particular, seem perfectly willing to trade off the health needs of 50 million Americans in order to continue support for huge profits for the insurance giants.



http://joethevoter.org/health-care-shame.html
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The Political Stakes in the Battle for Health Care

I just published an article that echos others thoughts. It is not "care" that is the issue, it is Congress protecting a golden goose in the insurance companies who stand in the way of delivering care.



Please read...I welcome comments.



http://joethevoter.org/health-care-shame.html
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Lobbyists on a Roll: Gutting Reform on Banking, Energy, and Health Care

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http://www.jacksonville.com/community/cc/pkruger/stories/062509/06250933120.shtml
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Lobbyists on a Roll: Gutting Reform on Banking, Energy, and Health Care

I got busy...have you?



http://www.jacksonville.com/community/cc/pkruger/stories/052209/052209125837.shtml



Also pending http://opednews.com and sent via fax to Senator Nelson and Martinez.



Call - Fax - Write YOUR representatives. You have no cause to complain if you do nothing!
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"Childrens Tooth Fairy Foundation"

The Biggest Problem With U.S. Health Care -- And How To Fix It!

So why do the Republican's who constantly support "no change" as reform feel the need to tell us how "Great" our health care system is?



Q: Why should the wealthiest nation have some of the worst ratings?

A: Our system is designed for profit not for care.



If there were a rating by nation ordered by how profitable health care is, I am sure we would be at the top of that list.



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A Strong Public Option

Last night at a Chamber after hours I cornered the "most Republican" member in our group. So much so he has photos in his office of himself along side Bush and Condi Rice. I specifically asked his opinion on the proposed health car reforms. He said: ( approximate quote here as I did not take notes )



"I am blessed to make enough to pay my premiums which are about $2,800 per month but most people can't afford that. Many people don't even earn that each month. We must have a public option for those who don't have the money" he went on to say, "today only those with the money have choice"



Remember these words are from a die-hard REPUBLICAN which proves not all of them have their head in 100 year old sand. Some understand the crisis...it just seems we can't elect any of those to Congress.



We need and want change but those with a financial stake will fight to preserve their profit structure and those people donate to political campaigns. We all ( Dems and Republicans ) have to write our representatives and DEMAND they do what is right for health care, not what is profitable for health insurance companies. Hospitals and Doctors don't care who pays them !
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