Health care reform sparks protest at Bowling Green
Andy Ouriel
Issue date: 9/8/09 Section: News
"They gambled with my life thinking I would die," Rowland said.
But while making health insurance less expensive without compromising quality is what Latta would want, he does not agree with the Democrats who are leading the effort in Washington, D.C., to pass H.R. 3200.
According to his opinion piece on his Web site (located at latta.house.gov), Latta said the current health care reform package would only lead to further government intrusion and bureaucracy and all Americans would have increased medical costs.
"No one is going to argue that our country doesn't need health care reform, but there are several different ways to go about it," said Press Secretary David Popp, speaking on behalf of Latta, who was busy with meetings throughout yesterday.
Even young people realize the need to reform health care immediately since they cannot be covered by their parents past age 23.
Senior Rachael Sample, who will be ineligible to be covered by her parents or the University next year, said she has heard stories from her mother (who is a pharmacist) about people sacrificing their meals or rent in order to pay for their prescriptions.
"These are decisions that are impossible to make and Americans should not have to. That is why I'm out here," Sample said. "There is no reason individuals should go into debt they cannot deal with in order to survive."
Latta also was absent when protesters handed in the petition, sparking another debate for many reformists.
"My major issue is not necessarily with his positions, but with the fact that his constituents can't share their positions with him to affect his decision making progress." said Michael Hale, organizer of the protest. "He is not even saying yes or no [to meeting with citizens], but just ignoring us."
Hale, who has tried contacting Latta through written letters, phone calls and e-mails, said he has yet to get an answer from his representative on when a constructive dialogue on health care reform will take place in Bowling Green.
Popp said a meeting to discuss health care reform in the future is possible, but it all depends on Latta's schedule, which frequently includes traveling from Bowling Green to Washington, D.C.
But Latta not being in Bowling Green to accept the petitions did not put a damper on the day, Hale said. By having a wide array of people varying in age, culture and even political affiliation, sharing their message through a civil, democratic process was the best way their message will have meaning.
"[This protest] is showing people in the Bowling Green community that people are really interested in health care reform with a strong public opinion," he said. "We want change and we'd like to affect that process."
But while making health insurance less expensive without compromising quality is what Latta would want, he does not agree with the Democrats who are leading the effort in Washington, D.C., to pass H.R. 3200.
According to his opinion piece on his Web site (located at latta.house.gov), Latta said the current health care reform package would only lead to further government intrusion and bureaucracy and all Americans would have increased medical costs.
"No one is going to argue that our country doesn't need health care reform, but there are several different ways to go about it," said Press Secretary David Popp, speaking on behalf of Latta, who was busy with meetings throughout yesterday.
Even young people realize the need to reform health care immediately since they cannot be covered by their parents past age 23.
Senior Rachael Sample, who will be ineligible to be covered by her parents or the University next year, said she has heard stories from her mother (who is a pharmacist) about people sacrificing their meals or rent in order to pay for their prescriptions.
"These are decisions that are impossible to make and Americans should not have to. That is why I'm out here," Sample said. "There is no reason individuals should go into debt they cannot deal with in order to survive."
Latta also was absent when protesters handed in the petition, sparking another debate for many reformists.
"My major issue is not necessarily with his positions, but with the fact that his constituents can't share their positions with him to affect his decision making progress." said Michael Hale, organizer of the protest. "He is not even saying yes or no [to meeting with citizens], but just ignoring us."
Hale, who has tried contacting Latta through written letters, phone calls and e-mails, said he has yet to get an answer from his representative on when a constructive dialogue on health care reform will take place in Bowling Green.
Popp said a meeting to discuss health care reform in the future is possible, but it all depends on Latta's schedule, which frequently includes traveling from Bowling Green to Washington, D.C.
But Latta not being in Bowling Green to accept the petitions did not put a damper on the day, Hale said. By having a wide array of people varying in age, culture and even political affiliation, sharing their message through a civil, democratic process was the best way their message will have meaning.
"[This protest] is showing people in the Bowling Green community that people are really interested in health care reform with a strong public opinion," he said. "We want change and we'd like to affect that process."
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