Comments on: McGovern: Can’t Let Bullies Scare Us Off Health Care Reform

By: Susan DaCosta

Susan DaCosta — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:43:18 +0000

I strongly disagree with voting for the healthcare reform as currently identified in Bill (H.R 3200). We can not afford the plan as identified and should NOT be cutting back on medicare when we have thousands entering retirement. I want to know that I will my parents will be able to get medical care so that they can enjoy their grandchildren without the government using “Comparative Effectiveness Research” to determine if they should receive medical treatment. The fact that we would extend healthcare to non-citizens is a disgrace!

I do however, believe that we need to make sure that every LEGAL American citizen has access to the best healthcare system in the world and that it is affordable for everyone.

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Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:14:34 +0000

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By: kay Rhinehart

kay Rhinehart — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:02:34 +0000

If “Walt ” is typical of the folks who are againest health care reform, I would say we have no problem. He is obviously uninformed, illiterate and probably has no idea what the plans contain. Undoubtedly, he supports Sarah Palin for President also. Go back into your hole.

By: paul hochfeld

paul hochfeld — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +0000

Our health care system is failing us and driving our neighbors and our government to insolvency. The plan that passed the House committees can be fairly summarized as an insurance company give-away. The Industry is manipulating public policy for profits. Though some people are against it because it goes too far, in reality, the “reform” doesn’t go far enough. We will continue to waste 25% of our health care dollars on excess administrative expenses. The ONLY way we are going to afford the moral imperative of true universal access without breaking the bank is to move to a single risk pool for essential medical services for EVERYONE.

It’s really sad that those on the right will react even more violently to THAT than the watered down non-solution that is currently on the table. If we don’t control total cost, we will continue to drift towards disaster. How do we wake up those that don’t understand this?

For an even handed discussion of why our health care costs so much, what it says about us, and what we can do about it: http://www.ourailinghealthcare.com

By: Niko

Niko — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:51:59 +0000

How can the post by Walt Hayes be characterized as “civil?” Encouraging others to “beat hell out of your cars and shout rude things at you like they did back then,” seems to violate the Community Discussion Rules which states “And under no circumstances should you post anything that could be taken as threatening, harassing, bullying, obscene, pornographic, sexist or racist.”

By: Herculano Fecteau

Herculano Fecteau — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:42:07 +0000

As Congressman McGovern pointed out, there were some 260 or more folks at the gathering looking for information about health care reform, and he and these folks were stymied by 30 or 40 fascist thugs. These are not “the people” speaking, as the right-wing talk show wackos, Republican politicians, and Blue Dog Democrats,would have you believe. They are the same riffraff who were shouting “Kill him!” and carrying stuffed monkey Obama “effigies” at Sarah Palin rallies. They got their butts whooped in the general election, and now they’re trying to reverse the results with brownshirt tactics.

Even though the overwhelming majority at this town meeting was made up of folks honestly seeking information, those of us who support a real national health plan need to show up in even greater numbers. And with all due respect to our far too reasonable, gentle and accomodating commander-in-chief and his Congressional allies, the would-be Nazis — not those with civil and honest reservations — should be both verbally and physically prevented from disrupting these proceedings.

By: Walt Hayes

Walt Hayes — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:04:20 +0000

I don’t believe a word he says And we now know how to get it repealed thanks to the seniors in 1989 who beat hell out of their Rep car while he was in it in Chi town maybe in stead ot attending these set up town hall meeting we need to catch some of you and beat hell out of your cars and shout rude things at you like they did back then

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:09:32 +0000

Thank you for sticking up for health care reform, Congressman McGovern. As one of your constituents here in Worcester, I want to say clearly I agree that those folks who heckled you at that town meeting are expressing a minority opinion. The majority of folks realize that we need a new system that puts people’s health at the center of health care in place of profit (the focus of our current system). Like you, I’d like to see a single payer system, but I’d be satisfied with a bill that includes a strong public option and ensures good, effective health coverage for all Americans. Thank you for fighting the good fight.

By: Jane Seigel

Jane Seigel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:53:38 +0000

Where and when are these town meetings on health care? I can’t figure out where to attend

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:45:53 +0000

Rex, what are these “things” your sister warned you about that are now coming true? Perhaps you’d share some of these horror stories with the rest of us?

And perhaps you missed the point of the story as well? Fine: you have questions about the bill, as do those mentioned in the story who are busy shouting down our elected representatives. Please take the time to explain your concerns in an articulate manner so that others may gain from them. You say: “quit being selfish”, but it seems to me that the ones who can’t even take the time to compose a thought worth expressing in a coherent form and in a public forum, and instead choose to shout down our elected representtives, are the ones being selfish.

By: Rex

Rex — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:18:36 +0000

Before the election last year , my sister warned me about health care reform , i thoght she was crazy about some of the things she told me , now this is coming true .
Maybe , some of the people at these town hall meetings are disruptive , but you need to realize people are very angry about this and dont want it ! As Sue said , we arent stupid and you better start realizing that in a hurry ! I have never been involved in any protests before , but this is one time i may get involved .
Quit being selfish , put your interests aside and listen to the people , they put you in office , they can vote you out .
Rex

By: Sue G

Sue G — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:06:48 +0000

I would like to learn more of the details about the bill and strongly think that we need to take our time and review this CAREFULLY!!!! This is not something to rush through. There’s been a lot of government programs that have been less than successful and more people obviously need to pull their weight. I am not from any kind of organized group, but I am very, very concerned that things get done correctly. Know what the details are and read the bill, that’s not too much to ask. Listen to us, do not just dismiss us as some disruptive mob, we are smarter than you think.
Sue

By: Jennifer Tangney

Jennifer Tangney — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:16:31 +0000

Hi,

I’m from CWA Local 1400 and thank you for your efforts. We stand with you stronly on HR 3200!!!!

By: Stephanie Paquette

Stephanie Paquette — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:57:10 +0000

I was pleased to hear Congressman McGovern speak so positively about the discussions and town meetings on health care reform. Much of what I generally hear about this topic makes me nervous that the entire system will go up in smoke, but the Congressman was clear and to the point about his views and his awareness of what most Massachusetts residents want. Thank you for sticking up for us.