Shameful Politics

 

 

     While many of us held our breath during the first round of Republican calls for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, it became apparent that many Americans have come to rely on this program for affordable and accessible health care coverage. Additionally, even many of whom initially opposed the ACA are now voicing their opposition to the legislation that was passed in the Legislature this week. One must ask what deals were made that persuaded those politicians who opposed it before and why now they think it is good enough to vote for it? Let's hope that more rational heads are at work in the Senate as they offer their proposals.

 

     While I have not read the bill, I have heard that the health plan that has been proposed for us citizens is not the health plan that members of Congress and their staff will enjoy. Why, buried within this bill (if reporting is accurate), is there an exemption for the health plan of Congress and their staff? Why are they privileged to be able to be immune from the substantial risks the rest of Americans face? I don't know how they can show their faces in public. Shameful!