My local paper printed my letter to the editor on the health care debate.

[hedgehog]

This is the same publisher that used to carry a column supplied by the John Birch Society. I think he uses the Letters to the Editor page for filler. Still, it's out there in front of people who don't follow DU. We need to reach outside our circle to put the word on the street.

[Mz Pip]

1. could you post it? n/t

[hedgehog]

2. OK

:blush:

A recent letter complained that “the Obama administration is so intent on pushing its agenda through as fast as possible” and that “we are angry and tired of being ignored by the people elected to represent us.” In the same issue, Mr. Vince Caravan noted that “Barack Obama handily defeated John McCain for the presidency of the United States last November.”

My question is this: given that President Obama was chosen by the American people with a clear majority (53% to 46%), and since the Democratic Party won the majority of seats in both the House and Senate, shouldn’t we expect him to push through his agenda?

True, “his charm and oratory played a large part in the victory,” but what sold me were the proposals described on his campaign web site. They showed an understanding of the complex issues facing us and offered thoughtful solutions.

From what I can see, President Obama is following through on his campaign promises. Rather than ignoring his opposition, he has been subjected to criticism from the left for making compromises.

These are scary times, no doubt about it. They are made scarier by misinformation spread by such seemingly reputable sources as former Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey. I urge you to go to HealthReform.gov to see what Obama has to say. You can also go to the Scopes.com for an unbiased analysis of many rumors. Most of all, recognize that there are both left-wing and right-wing groups out there discussing the issues. You owe it to yourself to get both sides of the discussion.



(Vince Caravan is the publisher)

[tabatha]

3. Nice. Very calm and sensible.

[hedgehog]

5. Thanks. I thought that would be more effective than

You lost, get over it! and BTW, Besty McCaughey is a damn liar in the pay of an oil man!

[mnhtnbb]

7. LOL

:rofl:

[Phx_Dem]

4. Excellent letter, Hedgehog!

[Mz Pip]

6. Excellent letter

:thumbsup:

[onestepforward]

8. Great rational letter

by encouraging people to find out the facts for themselves. I'm glad you wrote it!