On my calendar, the 4th has always marked the time that summer is in full swing, with lots of sunshine and more warm than I had been wishing for in January. This year is somewhat different maybe less heat, certainly more rain, and an angst that permeates the air no matter where I go. People are very cautious, worried about their jobs, and worried about where we're going as a nation.
The Congress, aka the Beltway Bunch is working on Health Care. I don't think they understand that "Health Insurance Choice" is an oxymoron: There is NO choice today. The "choice" of the uninsured, unemployed, and those with pre-existing conditions is very simple - food or insurance! The cost of health insurance outside a group is staggering - out of reach of most who need it.
I read with dismay that Senator Grassley from Iowa, one of the most vocal opponents of a Public Option suggested that those wanting better insurance should "work for the government" or "go work for John Deere". While that would take care of the dilemma of those who are hired, what happens to those who are not? In these economic climate the very idea that jobs are available for everyone simply shows how insulated the Beltway Bunch remains. Grassley Town Hall Meeting
So, the bottom line here is WRITE, CALL or Twitter those who live in the Beltway Bubble otherwise known as Washington DC. Give them a sense of your reality.
