THE HEALTHCARE BILL

How often do we the people watch our Congress attempt to block legislation by keeping it off of the floor for a vote? Too often. Depending on the party in power, the filibuster is either touted as a heroic method to stop Congress from hurting the citizens, or it is a petty method to stop a law the minority party disagrees with. I've watched as both the elephant & the donkey have taken turns at boycotting certain sessions in Washington, DC. This past weekend I watch some of the debate about debating. Yes, the Senate had to take a vote allow debate on the healthcare bill. Whether or not you agree with what the Democrats have put forth, I think we all ought to agree that the bill deserves to be debated. Any attempt to stifle open debate does not sit well with me. I believe the best way to decide who has the best idea is to allow free and open discussion on its merits. Shame on those who tried to stop the debate on the bill!