http://dailyvoice.squarespace.com/localnews/2009/8/4/two-dozen-protest-rep-sanchez-fundraising-breakfast-at-balbo.html
The Priest with the "ObamaCare Murders" sign is a nice touch
Following the lead of politicians of every stripe, Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) swooped down on GOP-friendly Newport Beach Tuesday morning to blab, push cold eggs around her plate and, most importantly, pick up hard campaign cash at the Balboa Bay Club.
Junkets in Nouveau Riche generally do not draw protesters because the tony club is too far from their homes, parking is a bitch down there and attendance at jobs/bail hearings are required at that hour. But Loretta seems to bring out the loon in some people. Her otherwise routine money grab unhinged a couple dozen picketers, reports the Daily Pilot's Paul Oginni.
What had these fine folks peeved? Was it continuing warfare? Rising joblessness? The meltdown of Cash for Clunkers? Nope, seems the demonstrators were there to lash out about healthcare. But they were not representing the millions and millions of Americans lacking insurance coverage, being denied valid claims or experiencing rising co-pays and assorted out-of-pocket medical costs. Nope, that's what the I've-Got-Mines pooh-poohing the Sanchez visit LOVE about the current health-care system.
The Corona del Martians instead took the congresswoman and President Obama to task for trying to improve the conditions of all Americans, economically and physically. Someone's going to have to pay for that, so out come the protest signs. "His agenda is frightening," explained one bottle blonde, probably fresh off The Orly Taitz Hour of White Power Hour on her plasma. Jiggle that diamond-studded bracelet and keep hope alive, honey!
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/a-clockwork-orange/loretta-sanchez-newport-beach/...In a written statement on her website, Sanchez said, “I have made it clear all along that our healthcare system needs significant reform, and that I believe a public option is necessary to reduce the overall cost of health care for the American people.”
Protesters staunchly opposed direct government involvement in the healthcare system.
“My biggest problem with the bill is the rationing of the healthcare system,” said event organizer Megan Barth. “If there are too many people in the insurance system, then there will not be enough doctors to take care of them.”
“We are here to stop
healthcare reform,” said Lydia Sharp of Corona Del Mar. “His agenda is frightening . . . Loretta Sanchez needs to rethink her political philosophy.”
Susan Newcomer of Newport Beach echoed these concerns.
“I hope that Sanchez strongly considers voting it down,” she said. “U.S. citizens should be able to choose their own healthcare plans.”
Newcomer questioned the efficiency of government-implemented healthcare.
“It’s going to be absolute chaos,” she said. “It’s not healthcare; it’s carelessness.”
The protesters began to arrive at about 7:30 a.m. By the end of the morning, about 25 people of various ages had come out to raise concerns over the proposed healthcare reform. Officials at the Balboa Bay Club declined comment regarding the protests.
Nine-year-old Isabella Mohr of Costa Mesa came to picket with her family. She was perhaps the youngest protester at the event. “Why does Obama want healthcare to be bad?” she asked, sign in hand.
Mohr’s mother, Elisa Mohr, said America’s current healthcare system trumps that of other socialized nations.
“High-profile dignitaries from socialized countries come to the U.S. when they need quality health care,” she said. “Socialized medicine in the U.S. will destroy the amazing treatment opportunities that we have here.”
According to Valerie Engh, a native Canadian, socialized medicine often leads to a delayed prognosis and substandard treatment.
“My family moved from Canada when I was 5,” she said, “so we are familiar with the system of healthcare. People often have to wait six months for CAT scans and MRI’s.”
Engh said her experiences with government-implemented insurance have been negative.
“My husband is a retired U.S. Navy pilot,” she said. “If you like waiting in long lines and not knowing who your doctor is, then you’ll like socialized healthcare.”
Some protesters opposed Obama’s plan on ethical grounds as well as political ones. Greg Mohr of Costa Mesa worried that socialized healthcare would force him to support abortions.
“I don’t want to help to pay for the abortions of others,” he said.
The protesters made it clear that they intend to continue their picketing as the battle over healthcare rages on.
“We’ll be here whenever we’re needed,” Newcomer said. “You haven’t seen the last of us.”
http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2009/08/04/topstory/dpt-protests080509.txt
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