As the hour reaches near for the pivotal "up or down" House vote on the much belabored and belegured healthcare bill, tabbed by some as "Obamacare or a government takeover of one-sixth of the United States economy, the gloves have truly come off now. The ugly truth behind the Tea Party movement is that it is filled with hate.
Today, as lawmakers made their way into Congress many were faced with horrible reminders of America's turbulent past. Some black lawmakers report being spat upon and having racial epithets hurled at them that brought back memories of the racially charged civil rights movements of the 1960s.
Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said "I heard people saying things today that I have not heard since March 15, 1960, when I was marching to try to get off the back of the bus," Clyburn told reporters. (latimes.com)
It's sad that after so much progress has been made in the 21st century in bridging the great racial divide in this country, when the rubber meets the road, America still hasn't changed that much. And when faced with formidible obstacles to their own ignorance, they only get more ignorant and abusive instead of showing any sense or sensibility.
Beyond the outright racists remarks from some of the opposition crowd. The facts are simple, if the bill is passed things will be better for consumers and businesses than not doing anything. At a minimum 30 million more Americans will have the ability to get healthcare if the historic legislation is passed than are able to get coverage today. As far as changes in coverages for those who currently have insurance not much will change, except they'll get more out of the coverages they have now but at a slightly higher price.
However, if nothing is done those with coverages will pay higher prices for sure as their insurers raise premiums without any restrictions and those without any coverage will be left to continue to fill emergency rooms at the taxpayer's expense. Check the facts.
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