The Public Option

Here is an e-mail that is making its rounds on the internet that deals with the public heath care option that Insurance lobbyists are spending millions to prevent....


With nearly 50 million Americans lacking health insurance, and premiums rapidly rising, it's time to address the health care crisis in our country.

All Americans deserve access to affordable, quality health care -- and today, nearly one-in-six of us don't have it.

This month, Congress is working on new reform legislation that will make quality health care available and affordable for all Americans.

In particular, Senators Dick Durbin, Patrick Leahy, and Chuck Schumer are working for a public health insurance option that would foster greater competition in the marketplace, create more choices for consumers, and lead to lower costs and better quality.

Please join me in supporting their work to pass strong health care reform legislation this year by signing the online petition at:
http://ga3.org/campaign/healthpetition?source=hc_taf


I could not agree more.

The military has government provided health care.

Congress and the Senate have government provided health care.

Why shouldn't it be an option for all Americans.