In following the constant smears to real Health-care reform I can't help but notice the number of right wing and Insurance groups lobbying against reform. I start to wonder if it would have made more sense to get rid of the Lobbyists prior to the Health-care reform process. I know I make it sound easier than it is but at the same time when a country is trying to take on major issues currently affecting all Americans it makes it all the more difficult when the opposition to these issues is the mega wealthy corporate lobbyists. These Lobbyists who have unlimited finances to corrupt our politicians, distract unsure Americans of the real issues and play on fear and anxiety of those who are reluctant to change.
These groups truly take away any hope for meaningful conversation whether via a town hall, at home or in congress. How do you have a BIPARTISAN effort with so many in Washington influenced by the money of big corporations and not the voice of reason. We have some of the brightest and maybe not so bright people in America sitting on Capitol Hill and yet somehow we are all supposed to believe that we cannot even come close to compromise or understanding on the issues we face today. I know we as people have our own opinions on issues and topics and are far apart on lots of issues but I would like to believe that we all share common morals and common sense. So I ask myself in this current debate what makes us so very far apart? The answer unfortunately is simple in two parts. One is the lobbyists the other is the politicians accepting the campaign money and bending to influence of these corporations.
In closing I wonder how much easier reform would be if we were worried about our fellow Americans instead of our next election? I wonder if there would be more regulations in place on Wall Street so that Main Street wasn't at risk again. I wonder if everyone worried about our best interests instead of special interests why would they worry about getting re-elected? The fact is they would not have to. I hope we can come back to a point were the true concern in America is for the people who would do anything for it and not for those who keep doing whatever they want to ruin it.
Think about it
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