Socialized Healthcare: Is It Really What We Want?

Hello friends,

I come today with a question raised by a recent news article: if the debate over socialized medicine is so heated, and the congressional votes are so tight, is it really what we want?

The question arose over President Obama's involvement in the Massachusetts Senate race between Scott Brown (R) and Martha Coakley (D).  It appears the President is concerned that the seat might go to Brown, who has said he will vote against the healthcare bill.  This would deny its supporters the 60th vote necessary to push the bill through the system.

I agree with the question this raises, though: if the voting is this tight, shouldn't we take it as a sign that we (the people) are not really behind this bill?  I would much rather see us continue to debate the issue until we come up with a plan that we can support rather than push through something we don't want just because we're tired of the argument and can get the votes.

Even though I vehemently oppose socialism, if you could show  me that the majority of the population were behind this bill, I'd say, "Go get 'em, Coakley."  Setting aside for a moment that most people don't even understand the legislation, those who do and have an opinion are not rallying in support of it.  I refer not only to republicans, but to members of all parties, including Libertarian and those unaffiliated with any political group.

At what point do we say we shouldn't do something and insist our Senate reconsider, even if they can get the votes, because the people are not really behind it?  I leave you to think on that, my friends.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday,
MK