Health Care Bill
The passage of the Health Care bill was a historic moment for this country. Over 10 Presidents have tried to reform our system and have been unsuccessful. The passage of this Health Care Bill has given me renewed hope that this administration is working earnestly on our behalf. As one of the 45 million people who are uninsured it is reassuring to know the government is trying to help. I was fortunate enough to be in the House Gallery when the vote was finalized. I will always remember this experience as it was such a decisive vote. The tensions from the week prior and the protesters outside heightened the drama. Moreover, although I did not agree with the tea party, I was proud to see that they were using their voice to protest their opinion. Part of the debate about this Health Care bill stems from the fear Americans have about our economy. This recession has been labeled as the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. It is for good reason that people are concerned this bill will affect the economy. However, stimulating the economy and injecting confidence in the markets is the only way we can improve this economy. Making sure citizens can afford Health Care will enable citizens to seek jobs without worrying about health related expenses. This will also permit workers to seek jobs that are better fit for their skill sets without being concerned if they provide a good health care plan. If other leading nations have affordable and accessible health care, we as the US should be able to provide this service too. Though this bill is not perfect, it is a step in the right direction. We can all agree that this bill showed the American people that the Federal Government can in fact respond to issues that face this country.
