08-18-2009, 01:15 PM
“Medical care for all” is the focus of a public rally set for Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Hilo’s Mooheau Park Bandstand. An ad hoc committee of concerned citizens is asking those who want single-payer, universal healthcare to turn out between 5 and 7 p.m. to sign petitions to be presented to Hawaii’s Congressional delegation before Congress reconvenes in September. Printed information on various healthcare bills and options – including Medicare for all -- will also be freely available to the public at the rally. For more information or to get involved in the rally, call 935-0622, 982-9100, 935-7981 or 965-8945.
Well, I've got a pretty good idea what kind of rant this is gonna trigger but I'm putting it out there anyway for those to whom it matters. I'm not going to debate the multitude of immense issues healthcare discussions trigger. Just want to remind people that 50 million Americans -- equal to the combined populations of NYC, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington DC -- are without coverage for medical care and another 50 million are underinsured. If you want to sign a petition for single-payer universal medical coverage, please attend next Wednesday's rally (also the anniversary of women's right to vote). If it's antithetical to your beliefs, organize your own rally.
Well, I've got a pretty good idea what kind of rant this is gonna trigger but I'm putting it out there anyway for those to whom it matters. I'm not going to debate the multitude of immense issues healthcare discussions trigger. Just want to remind people that 50 million Americans -- equal to the combined populations of NYC, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington DC -- are without coverage for medical care and another 50 million are underinsured. If you want to sign a petition for single-payer universal medical coverage, please attend next Wednesday's rally (also the anniversary of women's right to vote). If it's antithetical to your beliefs, organize your own rally.