Dear Congressman Chandler:
Health-care legislation that will have a tremendous impact on the people in your district is being rushed through Congress.
The proposed legislation contains massive changes that need explanation.
Since you were sent to Washington to represent the people in Kentucky's Sixth District, it is vital that you share your knowledge and insight on what this proposed legislation will do for - and to - them and all Kentuckians.
Set aside some time - lots of it - and pick a public place that accomodates hundreds of people. Invite everyone in the district to come and get their questions answered.
Your constituents are hearing too many conflicting sound bites on proposed legislation that mandates massive changes in our health-care system.
We are worried, confused and concerned about both the details and the overall impact this proposed legislation will have. We see this as a new government mandate containing freedom-robbing provisions that will take our money and deny us choices.
It's time to give we the people a chance to directly -- and publicly -- address you. We are waiting ...
The Citizens of Kentucky's Sixth District
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Chandler's constituents demand to hear from him on massive health-care changes
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You could provide a public service information source. However, that probably doesn't fit your feudalistic agenda.
For example,
Health Care Hyperbole
Help! How do I know what is true in the health care debate? It seems like everyone has their own numbers and ‘facts’ completely contradicting the other.
Justin Wilkins
Chattanooga, Tenn.
FactCheck.org responds: We understand the feeling. And we’ve written quite a few articles on misleading claims being made in the great health care debate: The ‘Real’ Uninsured, June 24, 2009; Pushing for a Public Plan, June 23, 2009; Obama’s Health Care Claims, June 18, 2009; More Health Care Scare, June 11, 2009; Government-Run Health Care?, April 30, 2009; Doctor’s Orders?, February 20, 2009.
There's more at: http://www.factcheck.org/
There is absolutely no excuse for not communicating with those who put you in office. No excuse.
Anon:
Neither is there any excuse for an organization that uses the euphemism "think tank" to not make available sources of information that could address these issues and have a better informed electorate.
Instead, The Bluegrass Policy Blog (BPB) engages in empty-headed shrill rhetoric that it can't back up, and its so-called "thinkers" make no effort to better inform themselves on these various issues.
It's that ugly, two-headed monster Hypocrisy indecently exposing itself for its unwillingness to act responsibly.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
You'd at least think that an organization (BPB) that purports to be a "think tank" at least would go to FactCheck.org and read some of the issues addressed there. Then, if they find something that concerns them not addressed, or they believe not sufficiently addressed, then pose some questions to be put to Rep. Chandler.
Obviously, BPB is more interested in opposing public option healthcare.
A question that ought to be put to private insurance carriers, is: Does your policy have an "act of god" provision that if a pandemic, such as H1N1 strikes, that they will not pay the for the costs of such treatments?
A pandemic could bring down the private sector health insurance cartel like a house of cards. Then they would be running to the government wanting a bailout because there wasn't a government bailout plan, such as a public option healthcare.
Hempy,
Not speaking for BPB, but I believe you may be reading too much into this blog post. It appears to me that the author is simply pointing out that Rep. Chandler simply ignored his constituents in this incredibly important issue.
Your responses seem to be attacking Bluegrass Policy Blog rather than disucussing the topic of the post: Chandler is absent.
Anon:
I have no problem with individuals raising the issue of why an elected official won't meet with the public on an issue.
But, an organization such as the Bluegrass Institute and its blog BPB, should exercise its views in a more responsible manner.
Their tactic is to attack and condemn, when they ought to be making an effort to inform the public on the various issues.
For example, the LA Times has an article in today's paper entitled, "Sorting out claims about healthcare legislation." It addresses some of the issues. I previously provided another source, FactCheck.org.
Several serious question prepared and presented to Rep. Chandler is more likely to elicit a response from him as well as to express concerns about any aspect of the healthcare debate.
I raised the issue asking what happens to one's private sector health insurance if a pandemic breaks out and the insurance carrier decides that a pandemic is an "act of god," and is therefore not obligated to pay for one or one's family members' treatment as a result of such a pandemic?
I raise this issue because it's something I haven't heard or read about being addressed elsewhere.
Citizenship involves taking an active role in just such debates. But that means raising legitimate concerns and asking elected officials for answers.
Citizenship is not about storming the gates so to speak, and drowning out any discussion. It's about entering into an informed debate.
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