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Irwin: I think we'd agree that it's better that th...

2009-11-11T23:31:57.899-05:00

Irwin: I think we'd agree that it's better that there be a public option than not, and that it's better if insurance companies were prevented from dropping consumers from their rolls and denying coverage to those with "pre-existing conditions." So why join Kucinich in his insistence that unless we get a perfect bill, any improvements should be denied?

Kucinich has it right! A subsidy of the insurance ...

2009-11-11T13:13:33.985-05:00

Kucinich has it right! A subsidy of the insurance companies, who really provide no useful service here, will not keep prices down, and merely bring in a new pool of people for a deeply flawed product! Not to mention making scofflaws of millions of our fellow citizens! Shall we add to this mix the Stupak amendment! I don't think we should be providing cover to Obama and the Dems at any cost! I want health care too, but one that'll really help the American people, not one wwitten by the health industry!

Stephanie; I agree. Cao was prompted in great part...

2009-11-10T22:29:05.189-05:00

Stephanie; I agree. Cao was prompted in great part by a novel concept these days: representing the needs of one's constituents.

I think it was definitely the right thing for him ...

2009-11-10T13:03:51.956-05:00

I think it was definitely the right thing for him to do to keep in mind his constituents when he was voting for this bill, regardless of whether he had to cross the political line to do that. Now we just have to wait and see if the backlash is going to harm him or help him in the long run. This video clip goes into both options. http://www.newsy.com/videos/lone_republican_votes_for_health_care_reform

Neil: We can’t realistically expect Republicans to...

2009-11-09T22:36:10.524-05:00

Neil: We can’t realistically expect Republicans to heed a wish that they switch or scram. There are some critical pieces of legislation under consideration now, including health care, energy and financial regulation. The president needs as much support for his agenda as he can muster. Party affiliation doesn’t necessarily guarantee such support. What good is a Blue Dog Democrat who votes against health care reform? Cao, the Republican, has done more this past week to turn this country “in a healthier direction” than they have.

Your piece applauding the Republican congressman w...

2009-11-09T11:31:56.900-05:00

Your piece applauding the Republican congressman who voted for health care
reform is understandable but in my view mistaken. Anything that strengthens the
reelection prospects of any Republican is a net negative. The vote that counts
in any legislative body is the vote to organize that body (i.e. the leadership
and the rules). Should the Republicans regain the majority any hope of turning
the country in a healthier direction would evaporate. At this point in the
party's history, a Republican politician should switch parties or get out of
politics.