Congressmen: HEAR OUR VOICES {Not White House Approved}

[L101]

This was a letter given to me and i have reworded some parts to put it in my own view but still the ideas stand. There are many pros and cons to the system we currently have and I am not simply blaspheming about what is begin proposed (by the government ) but rather asking for other and better means of brininess about the reform that many people want, and not what the Government aims for with their purely political and power seeking agenda.

If you agree with what is said below, copy it , tweak it as you like to incorporate your views and then SEND IT TO YOUR CONGRESSMEN!

We the people have a voice, so let it be heard. I say "do not just point out a problem, offer up at least one solution for every problem you see" and that is EXACTLY what this letter does.






Dear Congressman :

I know that I may be contacting you in a vain attempt to ask you to reject what the American people have already demonstrated is a health care bill they do not want, and cannot afford.

Health care will no doubt become the largest social issue of our day as the baby boom ages, and the rising need for care puts pressure on an already stressed infrastructure. I have reviewed the health care bill being debated in the house and I have to say, that unless I quit my job, and devote 18 hours a day to reading all of the bills given in reference, I have no chance to understand what the government is trying to do here. I do know that this bill is too big, too far reaching, and will seek to control the destiny of too many Americans.

I want to go on record Congressman, stating a simpler and better plan for America.


I submit that Congress does not have the intestinal fortitude to do what really needs doing. ADDRESS THE ACTUAL COST DRIVERS IN THE SYSTEM.

COST DRIVER #1

The number one base cost driver in the entire health care system is MALPRACTICE AND DRUG COMPANY INSURANCE. These policies are necessary, as they protect doctors, nurses, and drug companies from enormous lawsuits (some worthy, many fraudulent). Although there are many prudent and deserving cases, our system is rife with abuse in the arena of malpractice, and there are lawyers that base their entire career abusing this system.

I am not suggesting simply making it illegal to sue a doctor. My suggestion is to move the burden of protection from the "doctor" to the "individual". Give the consumer the CHOICE to purchase supplemental insurance for malpractice on his own. This can be done before a major procedure or surgery, and can be provided by the free market. If a legitimate case of malpractice is proven, the insurance proceeds are there to make restitution. NOTE: No lawyers were involved in the transaction.

If we removed all costs associated with LEGAL PROTECTION from our health care system, we would not be having the "crisis" we have today. Health care would be affordable.


COST DRIVER # 2

The second cost driver that is evident to everyone but Congress, is OVERUSE OF THE SYSTEM BY THOSE WHO DON'T NEED IT.

In today's culture, health care has ceased to be "product". Now somehow, by the hand of Congress, it has become a "right". Its funny how the Constitution left this out. What were the founders thinking?

Because of this paradigm shift, those who ARE covered by insurance have begun to think that because they PAY a co-pay of $20.00 at the doctor, that the doctor visit must actually COST $20.00. Most consumers have NO IDEA what it actually costs....only what THEY PAY.

If HIGHER CO-PAYS were mandated in all health plans, it would introduce a form of financial parity that would curb abuse of the system by those who have minor illnesses which do not require medical care.

Let me give you an example. If I have the sniffles, and going to the doctor only costs $20.00, my sensitivity to that minor illness is based on my ability to pay the $20.00. That sensitivity changes if I have to pay $80.00 or $100.00. In other words, I would only go to the doctor when I am truly SICK.

Another abuse of the system that would be quelled by higher co-pays is what I call the "sick day vacation". I have knowledge that some employees of the business I work for, sometimes want to take "sick days" as "vacation days". In order to be paid for a sick day, it is require that the employee return to work with evidence that they have seen a doctor.

The employee makes an early appointment the day before being "sick", goes to the doctor early that morning, and basically "buys" a few days off for $20.00!. If this charade were to cost $80.00 or $100.00, it would simply not be worth it.

Congressman, I didn't want to send you a letter with only complaints, stating my desire that you reject the current proposal on the floor of the house. I also wanted to propose some ALTERNATIVES that would solve the UNDERLYING problems we face.

Trying to control health care from Washington is foolish. Please, DON'T DO IT. We hired you to fix what's broken. Please, keep your eye on the target.

DON'T SERVE YOUR PARTY. SERVE YOUR CONSTITUENTS!

[L101]

How to contact YOUR Congressmen

Remember! Thier DUTY: To Work for YOU

instructions

steps:

1) Go to www.house.gov

2) up in the Left hand corner you will see a field for a Zip code +4

Enter your FULL zip code and enter it

3) Your representative(s) will be listed- click thier name and it will take you to Their profile page

4) locate the "Contact" button , place your cursor over it, and in the drop down box you should

see "email the congressman" . Go ahead and Click "Email the congressman"

5) it will take you to another page

Enter- First name, Last Name and zip code - Then enter

6) it will put you on a page with an area/a large field box to post a message to your

Congressmen!

7) Post your message and and Submit it!



For contacting Senate Congresmen:

Steps:

1) go to www.senate.gov

2) up in the Right hand corner : there is a box to "select your state"

click it, choose your state

3) That will take you to a page where you have both of your senators listed

4) Fined the "contact me[us" button and Send them an email!

Now you have the tools you need! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! heart

[L101]

This is NOT JUST AN OPINION.

How can we see that this is not just my personal opinion but a truthful observation showing that "Most" people in America don't want the Government proposed bill?

Here is my Answer


Have you seen the people , the town meetings, the marches on Washington? THEY protest against it and there is an overwhelming number people of middle America, that have voiced their opinion on this issue like no other issue in the past 50 years.

Rasmussen and Gallop ( two unbiased and extremely accurate polling organizations) both show and prove that a majority of Americans do not want this plan being proposed by Washington.

here is the proof by a report by Rasmussen :



http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcare/september_2009/health_care_reform

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcare/september_2009/health_care_reform



That is not just my view, but Americas view. Now...please understand. I am not asking for people to silence on the call for reform. But simply asking why we cant try other options first?

Fix the underlying problems before just thrown the entire problem into the lap of the Government




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[Bob Motley]

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[Brenivin]

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I know that I may be contacting you in a vain attempt to ask you to reject what the American people have already demonstrated is a health care bill they do not want, and cannot afford.

Hun, we're trillions in debt, we have been since bush's first term. we have not been able to afford anything.

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Health care will no doubt become the largest social issue of our day as the baby boom ages, and the rising need for care puts pressure on an already stressed infrastructure.

translation: "health care's a big issue."

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I have reviewed the health care bill being debated in the house and I have to say, that unless I quit my job, and devote 18 hours a day to reading all of the bills given in reference, I have no chance to understand what the government is trying to do here.

Let me explain it simply for you then. people who do not have their own insurance will still be bale to get low cost health care. That's it.

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I do know that this bill is too big, too far reaching, and will seek to control the destiny of too many Americans.

Many broad reaching words, but zero here exactly detailing what it will do or why you are opposed to it. Basicly, you just said "It's big, so I dun liek it"

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I want to go on record Congressman, stating a simpler and better plan for America.

"Die quicker."


The rest I noticed had nothing to do with the health care bill at all, but were separate unrelated issues.

[L101]

=)

[Brenivin]

Where is debate? this looks just like a letter thread.

[L101]

Brenivin

Where is debate? this looks just like a letter thread.

look my point here is to provide a point. To point out some problmes and offer a solution. I am here to give a discussion topic. I dont want to have to give debate. There are thign sin this bill that i disagree with. My main point here is there are items we can fix before just throwing the problem into the lap of the government.

[Torrent_Of_Octane]

Done. Just sent it out to my congressman.

[Brenivin]

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Brenivin

Where is debate? this looks just like a letter thread.

look my point here is to provide a point. To point out some problmes and offer a solution. I am here to give a discussion topic. I dont want to have to give debate. There are thign sin this bill that i disagree with. My main point here is there are items we can fix before just throwing the problem into the lap of the government.

That's nice, Where is the debate though?

[L101]

Brenivin

L101

Brenivin

Where is debate? this looks just like a letter thread.

look my point here is to provide a point. To point out some problmes and offer a solution. I am here to give a discussion topic. I dont want to have to give debate. There are thign sin this bill that i disagree with. My main point here is there are items we can fix before just throwing the problem into the lap of the government.

That's nice, Where is the debate though?

Sir, you have already made your choice on how you think . Tell me how i could change your mind? and then i will do my best to do so.

I have put forth my views and have given a call to action. Im not here to debate but to have a dicussion. Thank you.

[UnfunnyKitty]

The bill isn't far reaching enough, this letter is a poorly worded piece of trash. There seems to be this general sentiment that the world would be better if the majority of people governed it's laws. Sadly the unwashed masses are mind blowingly stupid, as well as easily controlled. Like the OP

[L101]

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[Brenivin]

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Brenivin

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Brenivin

Where is debate? this looks just like a letter thread.

look my point here is to provide a point. To point out some problmes and offer a solution. I am here to give a discussion topic. I dont want to have to give debate. There are thign sin this bill that i disagree with. My main point here is there are items we can fix before just throwing the problem into the lap of the government.

That's nice, Where is the debate though?

Sir, you have already made your choice on how you think . Tell me how i could change your mind? and then i will do my best to do so.
I have put forth my views and have given a call to action. Im not here to debate but to have a dicussion. Thank you.

I am trying to tell you the ED is a debate forum. it is not called "extended support rally". if you want to post this, there's a petitions forum made specifically for this.