It really fascinated me when I read Senator Specter’s remarks in the news today, that the folks venting their frustrations concerning health care reform saying he didn’t think they were representative of Americans. From my point of view the applause given these people said differently. It amazes me how out of touch these professional politicians are when it comes to what the people want and then to stand in front of his constituents and talk as though he had read the legislation was insulting (reason for term limits). Many of the folks at the town meeting collectively knew more about the legislation than he did. He even stated" I’m impressed with the fact that people have been very well prepared." He also stated they were vocal, but forgot to say they were very well informed, more than he. It also demonstrated he was not there to listen but to pontificate his thoughts and that of the party line.
In a venue I would have held, I would have listened and then asked how many folks agreed with what was said by the presenter. That would have given me a feel of what the people there wanted. Being paid by them to represent them is why I must listen to them.
By the way if I was making around $175,000 a year I guess I could choose any health care plan I want. However most people don’t make that kind of money and are stuck with what is afforded them concerning health care and should be their decision whether they want it or not. If I go to Vegas and gamble my money away and then need money to live on there is no program whereby my employer must pay insurance so I can collect money to live on. In life people must make responsible decisions and then live by them. We all mess up occasionally then you must suck it up and move on. I have no sympathy for stupid or lazy people of which there are many and are enabled by our government programs. IRRITATION IS THE CATALYST FOR THE PROGRESSION OF LIFE. If there is no irritation there is no movement. So why put people in that position, votes probably.
