You make many excellent points – especially that health insurance really *isn't* tied to employment.
I was in Washington DC June 24, 2009, lobbying and rallying for single-payer health care. I visited my Congressman and Senator that day. I stood on a lawn with thousands of like-minded people, listening to passionate speakers, including politicians, entertainers, and real people who had real experiences, just like you (and I) have.
In 2010, I attended 10 town halls in support of the Affordable Care Act (which, in its early days, included a public option and would have meant, basically, that anyone who wanted to could opt in to a program similar to Medicare.) Max Baucus (D-Montana) cut the public option from the final bill in order for the ACA to pass.
Yes, my generation failed yours. And yes, we all have choices. The choices, however, are who we vote for. What do politicians stand for? Who do they serve? Until we demand that our representatives represent US, our health care system will remain a wealth care system.
I'm afraid, at this point in my life, I'm more cynical than hopeful. And I regret that the issue remains one that causes so many individuals and families far too much struggle.
Such good points! And you're right, there have a been a lot of people fighting for a better system for a very long time. The ACA was a huge step in the right direction and we can't neglect that fact. Brava for fighting the good fight!
I just started making a sign. When do you we march? You know lesbians love a march!!!!! Don’t dangle a March in front of me and not be prepared to start a parade! 😘
Yes! Many have been screaming Single Payer System for generations now Clinton came closest, then Obama. To pass Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act), a lot of Republican concessions had to be added: e.g. the competitive market that now makes coverage out of reach for a significant portion of folks.
Yes it's all tied up in politics which is gross considering people's lives and wellbeing are at stake. I don't enjoy that. Let's start a new country - Soozlandia. I would like to be Secretary of Entertainment and Snacks.
You make many excellent points – especially that health insurance really *isn't* tied to employment.
I was in Washington DC June 24, 2009, lobbying and rallying for single-payer health care. I visited my Congressman and Senator that day. I stood on a lawn with thousands of like-minded people, listening to passionate speakers, including politicians, entertainers, and real people who had real experiences, just like you (and I) have.
In 2010, I attended 10 town halls in support of the Affordable Care Act (which, in its early days, included a public option and would have meant, basically, that anyone who wanted to could opt in to a program similar to Medicare.) Max Baucus (D-Montana) cut the public option from the final bill in order for the ACA to pass.
Yes, my generation failed yours. And yes, we all have choices. The choices, however, are who we vote for. What do politicians stand for? Who do they serve? Until we demand that our representatives represent US, our health care system will remain a wealth care system.
I'm afraid, at this point in my life, I'm more cynical than hopeful. And I regret that the issue remains one that causes so many individuals and families far too much struggle.
Such good points! And you're right, there have a been a lot of people fighting for a better system for a very long time. The ACA was a huge step in the right direction and we can't neglect that fact. Brava for fighting the good fight!
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I just started making a sign. When do you we march? You know lesbians love a march!!!!! Don’t dangle a March in front of me and not be prepared to start a parade! 😘
Well it's our month so I suppose it only make sense we do more marching. You march east and I'll march west and we can meet in the middle somewhere.
Yes! Many have been screaming Single Payer System for generations now Clinton came closest, then Obama. To pass Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act), a lot of Republican concessions had to be added: e.g. the competitive market that now makes coverage out of reach for a significant portion of folks.
Yes it's all tied up in politics which is gross considering people's lives and wellbeing are at stake. I don't enjoy that. Let's start a new country - Soozlandia. I would like to be Secretary of Entertainment and Snacks.