What a month.
We went into August excited to discuss health care reform at town halls across the country. Instead, we got a reminder that our opponents will say or do almost anything to shut down legitimate debate on this issue.
But, their scare tactics didn't work. In fact, they only energized us. And now, at hundreds of town halls across the country, supporters of health reform are outnumbering opponents by large margins; and we're helping to lead honest, civil conversations with members of Congress.
In just a few days, members of Congress will be headed back to Washington. Will you help send them off with one final, strong message? Tell Congress that fixing health care comes first: http://action.seiu.org/sendthemback
The teabag protesters make a lot of noise - but they don't speak for the majority of Americans. And they certainly don't speak for the 47 million Americans who can't afford health care; or the millions more who are one paycheck away from losing it.
Fixing health care is too important to let those Americans get lost in all this back-and-forth. Help us send congress back to Washington with a clear directive on health care reform. Join us at send-off rallies across the country: http://action.seiu.org/sendthemback
We proved in 2008 that when passionate, thoughtful people come together for something we believe in, we can do anything. That momentum from 2008 is back. You can feel it in communities across America. People are ready for change when it comes to health care.
Let's not waste the momentum. Let's keep the energy growing. And let's remind Congress why we sent them to Washington in the first place - to fix our broken health care system and create an America that works for everyone: http://action.seiu.org/sendthemback
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What exactly needs to be fixed? I've had health coverage my whole life. If you mean "fixed" by giving it to people who don't work or illegals, screw that! It's always been well known, if you want benefits, get a job! McDonalds even offers health care. It's just this "entitlement" society that we have now. They think people should be entitled to everything under the sun at birth. Sorry, but I don't agree. If you want something, work for it!
This is what needs to be fixed: http://www.seiu.org/2009/08/womans-son-denied-coverage-because-of-acne.php
Hay Hay Lucy.. Could not have said it better. I pay for my health care. Get a job.
The teabag protesters make a lot of noise - but they don't speak for the majority of Americans. And they certainly don't speak for the 47 million Americans who can't afford health care; or the millions more who are one paycheck away from losing it.
The hell they don't........If you could actually READ, the majority of American's are against the government takeover of the healthcare system.
Democrats and unions are like gay lovers...can never get enough and they suck off each other. Demcrats give to the idiots of society and take from the productive. No wonder the SEIU takes the lead because they are run by a bunch a complete idiots
The right to be health should be extended to every American no matter their economical status or employment situation.
I am a very hard working 27 year old woman, I make a good living working for, oddly enough, an insurance company, mainly auto and property, and am very responsible with my finances but because I was "blessed" with a heart condition and a couple other chronic medical issues I find myself unable to afford even the simplest pleasures. My monthly co-payments and prescription costs are a large portion of my budget and sometimes are outside my ability to pay. I’m lucky enough to have a mother who makes a six figure income and is able to assist me from time to time but your decision to see a cardiologist shouldn’t be laced with guilt over having to borrow money for that doctors visit from my parent. Now in my case it is extreme. The government would be shelling out lots of cash to keep me among the living but I do have a right to live, if nothing else. The amount of money that will be spent to just keep people healthy with check-ups and preventative care will be significantly less.
As for your comment about illegal immigrants I sometimes wonder why people try to mix one political topic with another. If you would like to discuss the issue of immigration, be it illegal or not, I would love to but not on a health care platform.