A Shame
It’s a shame that legislators have to beg for support from the public to do the right thing. This from Senator Chris Dodd.
One thing is crystal clear: you want substantial health care reform, and you want it now.
I’ve been reading through your ideas and comments about health care reform, and the common thread through virtually all of them is that you want a real solution to cover all Americans and reduce costs.
Many of you shared your personal stories highlighting the desperate need for real reform in our system. Here are just a few examples of the problems Americans are facing every day.
Senator, I have been a registered nurse for 30 years, predominantly in the mental health field. One of the biggest problems I saw was the fact that virtually none of my patients had insurance. This precluded them from having a choice in providers. -Carl
The health insurance premium through our small business for my family of three is so high monthly that we forgo regular check ups and preventative care. What’s wrong with this picture? -Jane
My wife and I have two children ages 4 and 3. I’m self-employed. Health insurance is by far my biggest business expense, and, as an individual, I have little to no buying power or leverage with the insurance company…. To create a 21st-century American economy that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, a public health-insurance option is absolutely critical. -Andy
What happens if my sister, who is battling ovarian cancer, can no longer work? She is 48 years old, and the waiting period for Social Security and Medicare typically takes a couple of years. I pray that she will beat this, but even with good coverage, she has already incurred enormous out-of-pocket costs…. I can only imagine that millions of American stories are even scarier than ours. There is nothing American about inadequate health care! -Connie
I’m committed to real health care reform for these families, for yours, and for millions more all across America.
Your commitment to this issue is vitally important as we move forward with reform legislation. Yesterday, the Senate began its historic work to make comprehensive health care reform a reality for all Americans. As we continue our work, input like yours will make a big difference.
I will keep you updated regularly with progress reports and more ways you can help.
Thank you for your support,
Chris Dodd
Why is that? Obviously, because too many people don’t like other people’s children and would just as soon they die off early. And then, there are some who like getting rich off other people’s misery and aren’t keen for that to change. The doctors of McAllen, Texas are a good example.
