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Hillary Defectors

This is for all the people who once supported Hillary, but now see the light. She would make a good President but an even better Vice.

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RESPECT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Nov 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 am EST

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DOES HAVING THE AUDACITY TO REFORM HEALTH CARE WARRANT DISRESPECT FOR OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA? For the first time in the history of our great nation we have a President, who not only has the audacity to reform health care, but has gotten further than any other past President.

While President Barack Obama and his supporters work in ernest to get a bill signed into law before the end of the year, those who oppose health care reform have also progressed with their agenda. Their agenda seems to include disrespect for the office of the President of the United States of America. Everywhere you look these days from the media, to talk show hosts to people in opposing parties, even among our elected officials, there is excessive disrespect for our President. You'll hear the President referred to as Barak, as Obama, as Mr Obama but not what it should be. President Barack Obama.

I am 61 years old, I have been through several Presidents and I do not recall a past President shown such disrespect. President Obama himself refers to past Presidents as President or former President. He shows respect for former Presidents and he deserve the same in return.

This is a two party country and we all will never agree on everything. We certainly are seeing that as we fight our way to health care reform. There is one thing we all should and must agree on, the office of the President of the United States of America deserves nothing less than respect.

So my fellow Americans, I ask you to please remember, it's President Barack Obama. The President who has the audacity to reform our health care system.

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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MY E MAIL TO SENATOR GEORGE LEMIEUX (R) FL

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Nov 20th, 2009 at 9:38 am EST

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Dear Senator LeMieux:

I am in receipt of your recent newsletter concerning Health Care Reform and I am very disturbed that you have chosen to stand united with your party in opposition to Health Care Reform at any and all costs. I realize it takes a lot of courage to cross party lines but it would be the right and moral thing to do.

It has been clear from the onset that your party has decided to "kill the bill" no matter who suffers.

While it may be true you have nothing to loose by opposing HCR because you are a temporary Senator until the 2010 election decides who the next Senator from Florida will be, you have much to gain by supporting it.

In supporting HRC you can leave an lasting mark that you helped millions of Americans.

As one of the 46 million Americans without Health Care and has a pre-existing condition I feel I must make one last attempt and appeal to your human side.

I have to ask how you can justify the death of 44,000 Americans due to lack of health care or being under insured. That number will only increase unless HCR is passed. I also have to ask how you justify the fact that 46 millions Americans lack Health Care. Another number sure to increase without HCR.

My last question is why do you oppose the very Health Care you have as a US Senator for millions of Americans?

I hope before you cast your vote tomorrow you keep all that's at stake in mind and vote "yes" to getting the Senate HC Bill to the floor for debate and that you vote "yes" when it is time to vote of the final bill.

Respectfully yours,
Marilyn Rosberg Crystal Beach, FL

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LETTER SENT TO EDITORS ON 11/09/2009

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Nov 9th, 2009 at 6:43 pm EST

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HEALTH CARE REFORM AND HOW OUR LEGISLATORS HAVE VOTED AND WILL VOTE As I sit here, I can't help but wonder how so many of our US Congress Men and Women can face the people in their districts after voting No this past Saturday for Health Care Reform. I also wonder how they can face themselves by having voted NO for Health Care Reform this past Saturday.

To all to all those who voted yes, I say "Thank You" and I will show my thanks come the next elections. I commend Speaker Pelosi for her leadership and her determination in getting the House bill passed. A special thanks to you, Madam Speaker!

To those who voted no, I have just a few questions. How do you justify the loss of 44,000 lives lost each year due to lack of health care or being under insured? How do you justify that number increasing if we do not get Health Care Reform passed this year? How do you justify 46 million people uninsured and having that number increasing if we do not get health care reform passed this year? My last question to those who voted NO this past Saturday. Will you be willing to give up your Health Care? The health Care you received the very first day of your job, the health care mostly paid by the US taxpayers? Will you be will to go out on your own and try to purchase Health Care without having all the benefits you now get? Somehow, I think I know the answer.

I find it very sad and shameful that so many of our elected officials feel all Americans are not worthy of Health Care as a basic right. I can only hope and pray for those so against health care reform that they will see the light and vote yes and get Health Care Reform passed for all Americans in 2009.

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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REMEMBERING ONE YEAR AGO .......

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Nov 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm EST

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This final days of the 2008 Presidential Campaign was a turning point for me. I am a boomer, meaning I was around, very loudly I might add, in the 60's. I marched for peace, I protested against the Viet Nam War, I marched for racial and women's equality. I had to live through the tragic deaths of JFK, RFK and Dr. King. I had the honor of attending the funeral of JFK even though it was an event I wish did not have to happen. The were masses of people at the funeral of JFK. There were even more at Inauguration of President Obama. It was a celebration. It took 50 long years for this event to become possible and I was elated to have it happen in my lifetime. While the 50 years were a long time to wait, there were at last epic results. I place the importance of President Obama's inauguration right up there with my husband and my family. I am grateful to everyone who joined me in supporting and getting Barack Obama elected as our 44th President of the United States of America. Thank You President Obama, God Bless You and God Bless the United States of America

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A LITTLE MOP DANCE BREAK FOR ALL OUR OBAMAKINS IN NEW JERSEY & VIRGINIA

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Nov 1st, 2009 at 4:36 pm EST

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And Oldie Rock n Roll song put to "Grab a Mop" theme ........

"AT THE MOP"

Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the mop
When the record starts spinnin'
You *chalypso* when you chicken at the mop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the mop

Ah, let's go to the mop
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop
Come on, let's go to the mop

Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the mop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the mop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the mop
Let's go!

Let's go to the mop
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop
Come on, let's go to the mop
Let's go!

Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the mop
When the record starts spinnin'
You *chalypso* when you chicken at the mop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the mop

You can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the mop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the mop.
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the mop.
Let's go!

Let's go to the mop
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the mop
Come on, let's go to the mop,

****************************** ****************************** ****

So let's all "Garb a Mop" at the Mop for Jersey and Virginia!

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LETTER SENT OUT TO EDITORS ON 10/12/2009

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Oct 12th, 2009 at 6:02 pm EDT

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An Open Letter To All US Senators and Congressmen.....

I am submitting this letter in the hopes that after you read the information I am putting out there, those of in opposition will make a decision to support Health Care Reform with a robust & strong public option. Based on what I read in this article, what every member of Congress has is a public option, a government plan.

All I'm asking is for the same quality health care you all have and if you still can't commit to a public option then I will ask that you give up your Health Insurance. If you feel it's not in my best interest to have a public option then it should not be in your best interest. I see no reason that should you continue to have a health care plan that you so strongly disapprove of.

Below is information I found concerning Federal Employees Health Insurance.

Federal Employees Health Benefits ProgramAs soon as members of Congress are sworn in, they may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The program offers an assortment of health plans from which to choose, including fee-for-service, point-of-service, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). In addition, Congress members can also insure their spouses and their dependents.Not only does Congress get to choose from a wide range of plans, but there's no waiting period. Unlike many Americans who must struggle against precondition clauses or are even denied coverage because of those preconditions, Senators and Representatives are covered no matter what - effective immediately.

And here's the best part. The government pays up to 75 percent of the premium. That government, of course, is funded by taxpayers, the same taxpayers who often cannot afford health care themselves.

You can go to this link to read the entire artice.

Link

Respectfully yours,Marilyn J Rosberg

Crystal Beach, FL

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HEALTH CARE REFORM CAN NOT WAIT!

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Oct 8th, 2009 at 4:05 pm EDT

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HEALTH CARE REFORM CAN NOT WAIT!

There has been a debate going on in Congress over Health Care Reform for the last 50 years.

Those on the left say 50 years is too long and the time for discussion is over and now it is time to act. To all the elected officials fighting for Health Care for all Americans, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I will show my thanks come 2010. Do I agree? You bet your life I do! And if we do not get Health Care Reform with a strong Public Option it could very well be your life or my life and thousands of lives.

Those on the right, and some in the center, say we can't rush something as important as Health Care Reform. Do I agree? No! We can't afford not to get Health Care Reform passed this year. It's not a matter of rushing into getting a bill on President Obama's desk by the end of the year. To me, 50 years of discussion is not rushing into anything. By most people's opinion, that's long enough. So to any elected official who feels they can not be rushed when it comes to Health Care Reform, I say to you ...... find yourself another job or I will help towards that other job come the elections of 2010.

Marilyn from CRYSTAL BEACH, FL

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WHERE ARE YOU WHEN I NEED YOU?

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Sep 2nd, 2009 at 7:37 pm EDT

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To all United States Senators and Congressmen opposed to Health Care Reform with a strong Public Option, I have something I'd like to address.

When you called upon me to go door to door to get you elected, I was there. When you called upon me to make phone calls to help get you elected, I was there. When you called upon me to get people to register to vote, I was there. When you called upon me to remind people to get out and vote, I was there. When you called upon me to volunteer to drive people to the polls to vote, I was there. And foremost on my mind right now is when you called upon me from your first day in office to use my tax dollars to pay for the better part of your health care insurance, I was there.

Now I'm calling upon you to allow me the same right to the very same health care insurance you have by committing to support Health Care Reform with a Public Option and I can't seem to find you. Where are you?

I realize change is harder than staying with the status quo and I realize at times it may even be unpopular. I also realize when President Obama says .... this is America, we don't do what's easy, we do what's right..... the what's right part is what we elected you to do. To do what's right for all Americans.

I promise you, if you support Health Care Reform with a strong Public Option, many Americans will also do what's right and help get you re-elected. What's right is quality health care for all Americans as a right and not a privilege.

So what's it going to be? Will you be there for me and 46 million Americans as we were there for you?

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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SENIORS ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE .......

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 24th, 2009 at 7:55 pm EDT

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I just had a very troubling experience while sitting in the waiting room at my husband's doctor's office. Immediately after the incident I came up with an idea I want to run by you all and see if there's anything you want to add.

I was sitting next to an elderly man, I'm guessing he was somewhere between 70 and 75 years old. When I first noticed him I got all excited because he was reading "Audacity of Hope". In my mind it was .... oh, goody, one of us. How wrong I was. I asked him if he was enjoying the book. His reply was, "I don't know yet as I just started to read it but I'm sure it will be full of more of the same propaganda". After I got beyond my rage and anger I tried to find out what it was about PBO that made him feel that way. I got the ever so popular answer about not wanting the government in his medical business and didn't want anyone messing with his medicare. I explained to him Medicare is a government run plan and all we are fighting for by wanting a public option as part of HCR for 50 million uninsured Americans was the same plan he has. He had no reply and shortly after we were called in to see the doctor.

As disturbing as this incident was to me it gave me an idea. We all may want to contact our local DNC and OFA local organizers and suggest they start having town hall meetings for seniors only. We need to get them away form all the people out there trying to convince them how bad a PO would be with all the fear and lies. I feel if we get them in a meeting solely for Seniors we may be able to get rid of their fear and replace it with the facts. I'm thinking that handing them a form with questions may help.

Sample questions .....
Do you have medicare?
Do you have private insurance?
Are you happy with what you now have?
If you were assured you can keep your doctor & the insurance you now have will you agree to a PO?

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AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL US SENATORS & CONGRESSMAN .....

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 22nd, 2009 at 4:15 pm EDT

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An Open Letter To All US Senators and Congressmen.....

I am submitting this letter in the hopes that after you read the information I am putting out there, those of in opposition will make a decision to support Health Care Reform with a robust & strong public option. Based on what I read in this article, what every member of Congress has is a public option and a government plan.

All I'm asking is for the same quality health care you all have and if you still can't commit to a public option then I will ask that you give up your Health Insurance. If you feel it's not in my best interest to have a public option then it should not be in your best interest. I see no reason that should you continue to have a health care plan that you so strongly disapprove of.

Federal Employees Health Benefits ProgramAs soon as members of Congress are sworn in, they may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The program offers an assortment of health plans from which to choose, including fee-for-service, point-of-service, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). In addition, Congress members can also insure their spouses and their dependents.Not only does Congress get to choose from a wide range of plans, but there's no waiting period. Unlike many Americans who must struggle against precondition clauses or are even denied coverage because of those preconditions, Senators and Representatives are covered no matter what - effective immediately.

And here's the best part. The government pays up to 75 percent of the premium. That government, of course, is funded by taxpayers, the same taxpayers who often cannot afford health care themselves.

You can go to this link to read the entire artice.

http://public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com/article.cfm/health_care_for_the_us_congress

Respectfully yours,Marilyn J RosbeRG

Crystal Beach, FL

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Weekly Radio Address 8/22/2009

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 22nd, 2009 at 12:56 am EDT

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/08/21/Weekly-Address-The-Moral-Case-for-Health-Insurance-Reform/

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LETTER TO SENATOR BILL NELSON (D) FL

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 21st, 2009 at 3:18 pm EDT

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Dear Senator Nelson:

I am writing you in the hopes that after you read the information I am sending you in this link you will make a decision to support Health Care Reform with a robust & strong public option. Based on what I read in this article, what you and every member of Congress has is a public option and a government plan.

All I'm asking is for the same quality health care you have and if you still can't commit to a public option then I will ask that you give up your Health Insurance. If you feel it's not in my best interest to have a public option then it should not be in your best interest. I see no reason that should you continue to have a health care plan that you so strongly disapprove of.

Link

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

As soon as members of Congress are sworn in, they may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The program offers an assortment of health plans from which to choose, including fee-for-service, point-of-service, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). In addition, Congress members can also insure their spouses and their dependents.

Not only does Congress get to choose from a wide range of plans, but there's no waiting period. Unlike many Americans who must struggle against precondition clauses or are even denied coverage because of those preconditions, Senators and Representatives are covered no matter what - effective immediately.

And here's the best part. The government pays up to 75 percent of the premium. That government, of course, is funded by taxpayers, the same taxpayers who often cannot afford health care themselves.

Respectfully yours,
Marilyn J Rosberg
Crystal Beach, FLhttp://public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com/article.cfm/health_care_for_the_us_congress

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I'M HAVING A PARTY AND YOU'RE ALL INVITED!

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 18th, 2009 at 11:21 pm EDT

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MARILYN FROM CRYSTAL BEACH, FL, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS GOSAL, CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO A PARTY!

Theme ~~ Health Care Reform with a strong & robust Public Option

Location ~~ Every city, every county, every state across the United States of America

Time ~~ Every minute of every day of every week of every month until a HCR bill with a strong & robust PO is placed on PBO's desk. So basically, all the waking hours you can spare.

Party Favors ~~ In addition to yourself, you will be required to bring the following items to the party: Pen, pencils, paper(to take notes), telephones (to call Senators & Reps), a computer or access to one (for sending e mails to Senators & Reps & writing letters to editors), stationary, envelopes & stamps (to hand write letters to editors if you do not have a computer. A good pair of walking shoes (for walking your neighborhood to knock on doors) and last but not least, a car or a ride with someone (to get to town hall meetings and Senator & Reps offices).

Exchange Gift ~~ Bring your great ideas on how we can best use our Grassroots experience we learned during the campaign and offer your ideas to another party attendant in exchange for theirs. Keep your ideas in line with the issue, HCR with a PO.

RSVP ~~ Yes or No! Only one problem, no is not an option!

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8/15/2009 WRA

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 15th, 2009 at 12:06 am EDT

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Weekly-Address-Real-Conversations-about-Health-Insurance-Reform/

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR SENT OUT ON AUGUST 6, 2009 .....

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 6th, 2009 at 10:25 pm EDT

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WHEN DID MEDICARE & MEDICAID STOP BEING GOVERNMENT RUN HEALTH CARE?

I must have been out sick the day the memo was sent around stating Medicare & Madicaid are no longer government run health care plans!

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, said that in countries with government-run health care, Kennedy “would not get the care he gets here because of his age.” Instead, the government would decide to spend health care resources on younger people “who can contribute to the economy”.

First of all, I take personal offense to Senator Grassley's statement. Today my husband, who is 70 years old, underwent surgery to have a tumor removed from his head.

My husband has Meidacre & Medicaid. He selected his own specialist, his own surgeon, the total cost was $4 up to and including today's surgery. He will be starting chemo therapy in about one week and that too, will be totally covered.

So to those believe elderly people on government run health care plans would be turned down and left to die. My husband is proof that is not so.

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, Fl

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THE WASTED COSTS OF THE CURRENT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Aug 3rd, 2009 at 11:23 am EDT

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If anyone out still wants to question that there are wasted costs in the Medicare system we currently have, let me share my personal story.

My husband is 70 years old, he has Medicare and Medicaid. He is currently going through some very serious health issues. Over the past 4 weeks in trying to find the right physician to take care of him, he has had various tests done by several doctors. On Thursday of last week we finally found the right specialist needed to treat his illness. Once again, more tests were ordered. While waiting at the lab for my husband to get done with his tests I asked what happened to all the previous tests he had done. I was informed they were just sitting in the file there at the lab, no doctor had asked for them. I asked if I could have them. I was first told no, a doctor had to give permission to have them released. I politely corrected that person and explained they were my husband's property and I wanted them.

Once we got home and looked at all the tests from the past 4 weeks we realized how many were the same test. I could understand a 2nd request for a test already done, but 4 of the same. This, in my opinion, is a waste of money. This is the Medicare cost waste that President Obama speaks about, not taking away coverage or affecting Medicare coverage, just eliminating wasted costs.

I can't help but wonder if what it cost for all the tests done on my husband when only 2 would have been sufficient could maybe have paid for health care for one person for an entire year!

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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HEALTH CARE REFORM HAS BECOME VERY PERSONAL FOR ME ....

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Jul 28th, 2009 at 10:22 pm EDT

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Once again, I'm about to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my personal story. I have submitted this to "share my story" and sent it out as a letter to editors.

Three weeks ago my husband discovered a lump in the back of his head just above his neck. After several appointments with his regular physician, comprehensive blood work, and 2 MRI's, it was determined that he has a tumor. He was told to find a cancer specialist in order to have a biopsy done to find out if the tumor is benign or cancerous.

Ever since, we have been trying to find a specialist. We asked his regular care physician for a recommendation and were told we have to find the specialist on our own. So far we have had 3 replies of not being able to get an appointment for at least 4 weeks and 4 replies of getting our called returned but never getting our call returned.

In all this time the lump has gotten bigger. My only recourse is to take him to our local hospital, explain the situation and demand they call in a specialist to do the biopsy.

This is not a case of not having health care coverage. My husband has complete coverage, no deductible and no co-pay, yet he has still has to wait weeks to see a doctor. This may very well turn out to be a life threatening situation, yet he still waits to see a specialist.

Yet some will say the Health Care System in our country is just fine the way it is. To those people I can only ask ...."will you still feel that way if it were your husband?"

I am sharing my story because I want to send a message out to people who are against any form of Health Care Reform with a Public Option. Some seem to think they will wait to see a doctor or not be able to chose their own doctor. Well guess what, under our current system, you do wait to see a doctor. My husband is living proof of that fact. And as far as having a doctor chosen for me, right at this very moment if that were the only way to get him this much needed appointment for a biopsy, I would gladly welcome that too!

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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THE URGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM WITH A PUBLIC OPTION

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Jul 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am EDT

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If there are still people out there who think we do not need need fix what's broken with Heath Care in our country, I have a suggestion.

Every Govenor, Senator, Representative, Mayor and any American who have not yet joined the fight for Health Care Reform with a strong Public Option should spend one day a week just sitting in the waiting room of a hospital Emergency Room.

Recently I had to take a family member to the ER and while there what I observed just broke my heart. I saw people who had health insurance walk in and get seen by the doctor in minutes. But more important, I saw people without health insurance walk in and wait hours to be seen. There was a mother with a baby two months old waiting to be seen. I couldn't help over hear the mother say she had no health insurance for her baby. I heard that mother call her home to let her family know she was still waiting for the doctor. I knew we arrived hours after she did, yet we were seen before her. I can only attribute it to the fact that my family member had health insurance. That's not right.

Maybe those opposed to Health Care Reform, those who feel it's not needed, many of whom are our elected officials, need to sit in an ER for an entire day, for several days, even a full week. After observing what I observed at the ER, maybe they will get it. The urgency and need for Health Reform with a strong Public Option.

Marilyn Rosberg Crystal Beach, FL

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THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA AND IT"S VIEWS

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Jul 11th, 2009 at 8:22 pm EDT

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I writing this letter, as I so often do, with the hopes of it getting printed, which brings me to what I want to say.

It seems for the most part, when I read letters to the editor of newspapers around the country, most of the ones printed are from the view from the right.

These letters continually say President Obama is doing too much, President Obama is not doing enough, Presdient Obama's direction of taking the country has failed and just an ongoing parade of Presidential bashing.

These letters leave no room for good healthy debate because very few letters are printed from writers expressing a view from the left.

There can be several reasons the media does not print the views from some, yet always prints the views of others. As with most things, my first thought is money. People will stop subscriptions if both sides of issues are printed. The other reason is the truth will be printed. Americans want the truth, they want transparency, what's printed, for the most part, does not do this.

Wake up Main Stream Media. Americans are paying attention more than they ever have. If you should lose business it will not be because your printed the truth, it will be because you did not print the entire truth.

Americans deserve better than they are getting. Try printing the news, the whole news and nothing but the news, in it's entirety!

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, FL

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WHO WILL BE NEXT?

By "CZARINA" MARILYN from CRYSTAL BEACH, FLORIDA aka GODDESS OF SMILES and LAUGHTER - Jul 8th, 2009 at 2:09 pm EDT

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There is an overwhelming cry across the United States for Health Care Reform with a strong Public Option. Calls and E Mails are going out to our elected officials, letters are being written to newspapers across the country. The question is ....... Is anyone listening?

I hope so. Over the past month five of my friends had to deal with very serious, and in some cases, life threatening health issues. Three of the five have no health care at all, the remaining two have coverage but are under insured. The costs to get these people back to health could result in not making a mortgage payment, not paying rent, figuring out out to put food on the table and not sending a child to college.

We claim to be the country with the best of everything, especially Health Care. If this is our best I'd hate to see what the worst is.

Fellow Americans, I am asking you today to please join in the Grassroots movement so that Health Care Reform is passed this year, and that is has a strong Public Option.

Call your Senators and Representatives, call the White House, do whatever you have to, but do something.

Marilyn from Crystal Beach, Fl

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