This was a great letter to the editor about reform, but I think this paragraph says it all;
The Center for Responsive Politics reported that in the second quarter of this year alone, the pharmaceutical and health products industries spent $67,959,095 on lobbying while the insurance industry spent $39,760,477. Another $25,552,088 was spent by lobbyists for hospitals and nursing homes. That’s a total of $133,271,660 in only three months. And that is not counting the lobbying money spent by professional organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
You can say what you will about death panels and Nazi’s and Kenyans, but in the end we all know deep down inside this is about money. And where does the healthcare industry come up with $133 million in 3 months for advertising? BY SCREWING US over!
Our Congress is so owned by them. Our former Congress critters are too. (Former Sen. Tom has the President’s ear and has been talking up Co ops to the Gang Of Six). They’ve all got their healthcare insurance that we pay for for their lifetime.
It is up to all of us to demand at least a strong public option — better is to listen to Rep. Anthony Weiner’s proposal.
If the industry is spending that much money – where do you suppose it came from? It truly makes me sick — and I’m sure that asking for treatment there would be denied.
It’s not surprising that they’re spending money to keep making outrageous profits.
What’s surprising is how many Fox News viewers are duped by their propaganda.
Ignorance rules.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/09/lobbyblog_n_228657.html
Nothing like watering down health care.