HealthCare Reform

The passing of Senator Ted Kennedy is sad. Even if you don't agree with his perspective and political opinions, you have to respect the fact that he never waivered from them.

Having said that, the fact that the Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate are taking Ted Kennedy's career-long goal of universal healthcare and politicizing it leaves a very sour taste in my mouth. They are ready to plaster the conference bill with his name, supposedly to honor him. Do the people "serving" us in Congress really think we are that stupid and won't see through what it is they are trying to do? No wonder Congress's approval ratings are so low.

The truth of the matter is that the so-called healthcare reform bills that are out there, both in the House and the Senate, are EXACTLY the SAME as they were before Ted Kennedy's passing. The bills haven't changed, and the lack of support for the bills haven't changed. Putting Kennedy's name on it is not going to do anything to change those facts.

In order to garner support for healthcare reform, change ONLY what needs changing, don't overhaul the whole system. Figure out a way to spend within means. Get rid of the fraud within Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Stop spending so much money, money we DON'T HAVE!

Be honest that there is nothing government does well EXCEPT spend money. Government does not generate revenue, they appropriate and spend money. They are not in "business", they are in comfort. The appropriators (House members) seem to forget that it is NOT their money to begin with.

After the bailouts, the so-called Stimulus bill that has only been 10% spent and isn't doing anything, the so-called Cap and Trade Bill, the redefined budget deficit and debt projections are unsustainable. So why add TRILLIONS of dollars of debt ON TOP OF IT in order to overhaul an entire system that is not entirely broken?

I think we can all agree that there is definite room for improvement and reform, but the suggested bills out there are insulting, demeaning, belittling, and demoralizing. Work within budget contraints, be open to ALL suggestions, not just Democrats', and realize the people of the United States DO NOT WANT an overhaul of the healthcare system. They want the best care possible with the least government involvement and the least impact on their wallets.

Fix the problems only, don't create more problems and MORE, unsustainable debt by expecting a healthcare reform package with Ted Kennedy's name to fool anyone.