In
this thread I discussed how Senator Bob Menendez (Asshole-NJ) ignored my pleading E-Mail asking him to stop the Baucus Bill before any of its worst aspects could make it to the Senate floor, and someone in his office just sent the classic "health care" autoresponder boilerplate back in my face.
To which I replied:
It would have been nice if you, or at least a staffer, had actually read my E-Mail before sending the auto-reply.
Just more evidence that you don't really care, as much as your vote for the Baucus bill was.
Rest assured that I will work, donate, and campaign tirelessly to see you defeated.
After his E-Mail address rejected my response, I sent it again through the contact form on his website.
My response to my criticism of sending an auto-response that didn't address a single thing I had said?
Dear Mr. Sungenis:
Thank you for contacting me to express your thoughts on health care reform. I appreciate having the opportunity to hear your views on this important matter.
The health and well-being of all Americans is extremely important to me. During my 13 years in the United States House of Representatives and three years in the United States Senate, I have fought to help more New Jerseyans get the health care they deserve, and it will remain one of my top priorities. I strongly believe that all Americans, regardless of age, race or socioeconomic status, should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. It is unacceptable that 1.4 million New Jerseyans and 46 million Americans do not have coverage they can rely on.
Improving the health care delivery system in America is vital to our nation's progress, and we must do better. Our current health care system has significant gaps in access, quality, and coordination. Especially in the present economic downturn, too many families are being forced to choose between food, rent or health care, and this is simply an unacceptable choice. Too many New Jersey families work hard every day and still cannot afford health care coverage. Too many individuals do not receive the preventive tests and treatments that they need and deserve, and too many families go to bed worrying about what will happen to them and their families if a major illness or injury strikes.
For families who are fortunate enough to have coverage, they too often find themselves in a situation in which they can't get coverage for treatment they need, or they just don't understand the coverage they do have. There is no question that our health care system is complicated and solutions won't come overnight.
As a member of the Senate Finance Committee and as a member of Senate leadership, I have an active role in drafting health care legislation that can provide access to comprehensive, affordable health care coverage. With the increasing costs of quality health care and the continuing lack of access to it, Americans need solutions that will help them obtain the health care they need to live healthy and productive lives. We now have the opportunity in the U.S. Senate to make those changes. Rest assured that I will continue the fight to improve not only the quality of our health care, but also help ensure that families have access to care they can afford without the fear of losing it.
Finding solutions to the problems you raise is what drives me to keep pushing for health reform, and I assure you that your thoughts and concerns will help shape the reform we ultimately end up passing in Congress. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of further assistance. I invite you to visit my website
http://menendez.senate.gov to learn of other important issues in New Jersey.
Please tell me again why I should ever vote or campaign again to keep this idiot in the Senate?