Party Of No (Ideas)

The August recess is officially here. The members of congress have left Washington and gone back to their districts. This is usually a time for some light summer reading and spending time with the family, but this August promises to be different. The opponents of health care reform are not planning on taking an August recess. Therefore, it is time for supporters of reform to work harder than ever.
Much has already been said about the town hall meetings that many Democratic members have had to endure, with protesters shouting down questioners, throwing charges on Nazism, and hanging Democrats in effigy. Some liberals have claimed that these are plants by either the Republican party or the insurance companies, and there can be no doubt that some are. But no movement can inspire enough people to commandeer a town hall without widespread support, and the anti-reformers have widespread support. And why shouldn't they? Just look at what they are being told. Rep Virginia Foxx has warned of "seniors being put to death by their government." Even the former Republican VP candidate, Sarah Palin, has said that "her grandparents and her baby with Down Syndrome will have to face Obama's Death Panels." There have been multiple conservatives who claim to despise "socialised medicine," and who want the government to "keep your hands off my Medicare." How can anyone have a debate with these people? Their tactics amount to stuffing one's fingers in his ears and singing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" at the top of their lungs.
Everyone seems to agree that the status quo is unsustainable. The United States has about fifty million people who lack access, and many more at any one time who are between plans. Meanwhile, for those who do have care, premiums and co-pays keep rising, as do insurance company profits. The United States was built on freedom of speech and passionate debate, and the left does not have a monopoly on good ideas, but no conservative has been able to offer any plan that is not already in the proposed bill. What is their plan!? Do they have any ideas to offer working class Americans, or are they only defending profits at the expense of our people, our national health, our national security, and the ability for the rest of corporate America to compete in the global market place?
In the next three weeks, liberals need to do everything in their power to show members of congress the only responsible way to vote. Health Care for America Now! can tell you about forums and town halls in your area. Let's have a real debate about health care. No Shouting! We have the facts, and we're voting YES!