While this is for Americans - I thought those of us in Canada could take a read - lets be in solidarity we our brothers and sisters to the south and say yes to publicly funded healthcare
Really? Death panels?
There are some bizarre things being said about health reform these days. Scare tactics about so-called "death panels," misinformation, and disruptions have replaced debate.
But don't be fooled: this is a calculated strategy by opponents of reform who hope you and your representatives in Congress will just give up.
We can't let that happen. Members of Congress are now on their August recess and have just traveled back to their home districts to get a sense of their constituents' feelings about health care reform before voting on the issue in the fall. This is a critical time to cut through the noise and let your representatives know you support reform.
Tell your member to keep up the momentum and fix our broken health care system this year >
The reform proposal on the table right now will make the following commitment to all Americans:
- No more coverage denials because of your age or pre-existing conditions;
- Decent, guaranteed benefits like members of Congress get;
- A cap on what you pay out of your pocket so no one faces medical bankruptcy;
- A national insurance market with more choice, clear pricing and no hidden costs; and
- Discounts on polices for those who can’t afford coverage.
But to make this happen, lawmakers need to know that the majority of Americans want Congress to fix our broken health care system and not squander this opportunity on politics and infighting.
Tell your member of Congress you support reform that guarantees affordable, reliable health coverage this year >
