Calling All Americans!

OK, I pretty much always have an opinion about politics. No surprise there. But my opinions usually only go as far as my husband, family or close friends, and this blog.

But today, I'm taking my political opinion one step further.

I am calling Congress, and giving them my opinion about them and their health care bill that they are jamming down our throats.

I challenge you to do the same.

Maybe you don't normally care too much about politics. Maybe you usually rely on others to object so that you don't have to. Today, take it upon yourself to tell Congress what you think.

This health care bill is not just a bad idea because it funds abortions. It is wrong on many, many other levels. This bill MANDATES that each of you buy health insurance (regardless of whether you want it or not). This bill will massively raise your taxes, and your health insurance premiums. This bill will ultimately give the government control over your health care - they will make the decisions on who is worth treating, and who is not. And since private health insurance companies will no longer exist, you will not have other options if the government denies your treatment.

I've heard many people mention that it's OK if this bill passes now, because it will seal the fate of all the Congressmen who voted for it, and they will lose their seats in the mid-term elections. Then the bill will just be repealed by the new Congress. I hope that is true. BUT, if this bill passes now, the tax increase will be immediate. So even if it is ultimately repealed, you will still have a tax hike to deal with in the meantime.

Anyway, PLEASE call the Capitol before Thursday (3/18).

History does not remember those who merely thought about how wrong something was. It is only those who take action and make their opinion known who are acknowledged.

Take action, NOW.

Here is a toll-free number you can try:
877-762-8762

You may have better luck trying the local number (which will cost you):

202-224-3121

Here is a list of congressmen to target.

By the way, if you are lucky enough to get a hold of a congressman, and they tell you that they are "undecided", don't let them off the hook - that is simply a ploy to avoid your rage. They've had a year to decide, and being undecided on such a crappy bill is as bad as voting for it. Don't let them play that game with you. Good luck! And if you are able to get through, be sure to comment here and let me know how it went!