It's no secret that Republican operatives, seen below and better known as "screamers," isn't a simple, grass-roots expression of opposition to Obama's health care reform agenda. That's why it's refreshing to see the AFL-CIO and SEIU initiate counter-attacks. AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Richard Trumka promised to oppose the "Brooks Brothers Riot" tactics that disrupted the 2000 Florida recount that Tim mentions below.
I called my Senators, Mark Udall and Michael Bennett, and Representative, Dianna Degette, to voice my support for health care reform. The person I spoke with at Degette's office welcomed my call and mentioned that they received a high volume of calls screaming their anger at the President and health care reform.
Eta: A mob descended on a town hall meeting in Tampa, Florida to disrupt a discussion on health care reform. There's nothing like screaming democracy to resolve a major crisis afflicting this country now and in the future as health care costs soak up more and more of this country's GDP.
OK, I'm all for civil discourse and disagreement. But there are certain conditions that make those elements impossible. This is one of those and if you have any doubt about the heightened levels of tension at the Florida town hall meeting, these should answer them.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment