Health Care

Health Care Reform has been a major part of the democrats agenda for 65 years. Time after time the democrats have failed to deliver on their promises to bring true reform. Why do we have any reason to think 2009 is going to turn out better than 1994?

For one the democrats super majority adds to our confidence. In 1994 the Democrats only had 56 Seats, in 2009 They have 60. Though some of them may be moderate no one wants to be "the Senator that killed Health Care". You may get a Democrat or two voting against health care, like Nelson (D-NE) or Lincoln (D-AR), but in the end they will have the votes. I believe that if they can't get Nelson they can get Snowe (R-ME), If they can't get Lincoln they can get Collins (R-ME), If they can't get Leiberman (I-CT) they might even be able to get Lugar (R-IN). And even after the true moderates you could get a surprise or two. Voinivich (R-OH), McCain (R-AZ), Corker (R-TN) and Gregg (R-NH) are all Semi-moderates that could go for health care reform. This puts democrats at 67 Potential votes. And then you have another potential vote in Charlie Crist. His Appointment could easily be a moderate, or even a conservative place holder that will support health care reform. This puts the democrats at 68 Possible vote. as long as they get 60 of these They will have the votes.

Also the public's support for health care will help the wheels to turn. Don't be fooled by the bogus numbers that only 50% of Americans support Obama's Health Care Plan. Most Americans Don't even know what it is. The truth is that 71% of Americans support reform in some form. If the congress can't do something that 71% of our citizens support we need to seriously rethink our form of democracy.

Finally the fact is we need to do it. 1 in 6 Americans are uninsured. If these people have major health problems our answer to them is "Fuck you, what are you going to do about it?". Even people who have health insurance have problems getting vital surgeries approved. Preexisting conditions can cause people to choose between selling their house and dying. Every Western European country and Canada have systems that work. We are stuck in the dark. Insurance cost are rising to a projected $25,000 a year. This will bankrupt our country. things need to be done.

Though it may be frightening right now, at the end of the day I think we will have real reform.