still ... a nation of "sheep" ?

... With 85% of the constituency previously being covered by some form of health insurance prior to the passage of health reform, it is of no surprise that the majority of that constituency now thinks the reform was unnecessary and a costly mistake to them. But this type of thinking is so short-sighted, because the previous "system" was on a fast track to total failure. I, for one, applaud the efforts of the Congressional Reps and Senators (including those from my district) for having the vision and courage of conviction to vote for this much needed reform, even if the responsible action they have taken might mean that they are not re-elected in the coming term by the "sheep" now so collectively determined that we should have jumped off a cliff instead ...

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