"In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties."
-Henri Fredric Amiel
It was needed. It was historic. It was about DAMN TIME! No doubt you have heard by now that we finally have health care reform in this country! I am rather happy about that, we have needed it for a long time. I am one of the lucky ones, I have health insurance, but there are others not as lucky as Alan and I. If you have ever had to watch a family, without insurance, try to make the difficult choices involved with having a lack of insurance, you know how heartbreaking that situation can be. Am I 100% happy with the bill? The short answer is NO. The more complex answer is YES, but I wish it had gone further. I wish it contained the PUBLIC OPTION. There are a few other points I wish had been done differently, but I will save those points for another time. In a nut shell, this is a positive step in the right direction. This is why I voted for Obama, and I am proud of him and all the democrats who voted with their conscience, despite being spit on, and having to endure racial and homophobic slurs cast their way.
Republicans don't really do much anymore, except yell, and obstruct anything the Obama administration tries to do to improve life.
Even as I sit here writing this, the news is reporting that 11 states are filing lawsuits to try about stop the bill, calling it unconstitutional. It's no surprise that all 11 attorney generals are REPUBLICANS!
If you are a republican, and you are reading this, ask yourself just one question...
WHAT ARE MY REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVES DOING FOR ME?
Are they actually doing something for you, or are they busy making sure something isn't done for others?They lost big in 2008 and their pride has led them to the sorry state they are in now. If they think that they will be getting some kind of revenge in the fall... well... we will just see about that! Nice. They are so busy seeking revenge for their wounded pride, they couldn't find the time to be a part of making America a healthier place for everyone. So very sad.
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By the way, I am celebrating HCR by making an appointment for a mammogram. My appointment with Mr. Squishy is next week. Wish me luck.
-Carly
Health Care Reform Changes Occurring First...
Small Business Tax Credits
Closing the Medicare Part D "Donut Hole"
Free Preventative Care Under Medicare
Help for Early Retirees
Insurance Rescission's Ended
Immediate Help for the Uninsured
Coverage for Kids with Pre-existing Conditions
Extended Coverage for Your Adult Kids
More Doctors and Nurses
More Community Health Centers
No More Lifetime Coverage Benefits Limits
More Bang for your Insurance Buck
Read all about these changes here.
