Do as I say; NOT as I do


I’m going to postpone my series on “Cap and Trade” at least for this post and possibly Monday’s. However, this post does relate to the actions of the House of Representatives in relation to “Cap and Trade.” I don’t usually do this but Thursday night—the 9th—I was watching C-SPAN while the House was in session. Republicans were talking about the bill now about to be considered in the House dealing with “Healthcare Reform.” Of course, what is about to be considered in the House is NOT reform. It is a proposal for the federal government to TAKE CONTROL of healthcare in this nation—either immediately or ultimately.

If I remember correctly, the Republicans have five members of the House of Representatives who are also medical doctors. All five are opposed to the proposal that has been outlined by the Democratic majority. I say outlined because, according to the Republicans, they have not yet actually received a copy of the bill even though the Speaker of the House’s plan is to have a vote on said bill before the start of the August recess. Does that sound familiar—think of the “Cap and Trade” bill and receiving a three hundred page amendment the day the bill was voted on by the full House.

One of the speakers for the Republicans was Congressman John Fleming of Louisiana. Congressman Fleming is a medical doctor. Dr./Representative Fleming told of an online petition he has prepared to be presented to the House of Representatives. The petition is simple enough. It states that members of Congress, who vote for a national healthcare plan, should also be REQUIRED to be a participant in that plan.

That seems immensely reasonable to me. I think both those who support nation healthcare and those who oppose the concept should be able to agree that members of Congress should also belong to the same program everyone else is required to accept. If you agree, the online petition is available at http://www.fleming.house.gov/. I have already signed.

Representative John Fleming’s proposal to include members of Congress in any national healthcare program:

“Over the past few weeks, members of Congress and the American people have come to know the details of the Administration’s proposed health care plan. Call it whatever you like, this proposal is nothing more than government-run health care. As a physician, I am amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House who are quick to claim a government-run health care plan is the reform this country needs. In response to this, I have offered a resolution that will offer members of Congress an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is, and urge their colleagues who vote for legislation creating a government-run health care plan to lead by example and enroll themselves in the same public plan.

Under the current draft of the Democrat healthcare legislation, members of Congress are curiously exempt from the government-run health care option, keeping their existing health plans and services on Capitol Hill. If Members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way. Public servants should always be accountable and responsible for what they are advocating, and I challenge the American people to demand this from their representatives.

If you agree with me, sign our online petition below and together we will work to ensure that any plan that is good enough for American families is good enough for every member of Congress.

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(Below is all the information asked to add your name to those of other voters supporting the resolution that members of Congress also be a part of any new healthcare policy passed by Congress. I did also ask that emails be sent to me. Of course, you don’t have to make such a request. Again this is located at: http://www.fleming.house.gov/—my addition)

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