Letter I wrote to the Senate concerning S. 1955 which will hurt diabetics

[NoAmericanTaliban]

I wrote this to Johnny Isakson who is my senator from Georgia & to the Senate committe on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (what a mouth full). For more info on this bill see http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2519183

I am really getting tired of these fascist bastards running our country. :mad:

Dear Senators,

I have type 2 diabetes & this bill will affect the medication & blood sugar testing devices I need. This is not an easy thing for me to discuss & is in fact the first time I have come out in public with my disease. This is not a form letter but a personal plea for help in defeating this bill. S. 1955 sounds like a health insurance business written bill & is part of the industry's plan to privatize profits & make the costs public. Diabetes is on the rise in the USA & is a major contributor to health costs & it will only get worse. This is an attempt by the health insurance industry to offset these costs by dumping all these costly diabetics on the street where they can die or get government aid if available & thereby becoming burdens to taxpayers. It's going to be hard for you Senators to get elected if diabetics in your state aren't covered by insurance. Remember dead people cannot vote (at least in most states) and their surviving family members will certainly not vote for you. This bill definitely needs to be opposed. The American Diabetes Association is opposing this bill & for very good reasons. I believe the AARP opposes this as well. Instead of being footstools for the health insurance industry you need to remember that you represent all citizens not just those who donate the most cash to your campaigns. There are over 20 million diabetics and counting in this nation. That is a very large voting block & one you do not want to make angry. Above all, it is an immoral and un-Christian act to deny health services to the needy. This goes against all of Jesus' beliefs and he would never do a sinful act thing like this. Satan yes, but Jesus no. Tell me you are not Satan by voting against this bill. Most Democrats oppose this bill and this represents a good opportunity for the compassionate Republicans among you to demonstrate this compassion by defeating this bill. If you really want to help the diabetics in this county support stem cell research, increase the funding for diabetes prevention, oppose Medicaid cuts, & work against discrimination against diabetics.


Sincerely,


US Citizen and Voter

[DanCa]

1. Thank you for your courage to write that.

I have young onset parkinsons and I am actively involved in getting legislation passed for stem cell research, pd research, better disabilty benefits, and affordable health care. I just wanted to thank you for speaking out on this. I know how rough these people can be. I have been called everything from an embryo farmer, to a embryo broker, to a toddler killer. I also had one Bishop say that I deserved PD because I want to cultivate babies for my own use. Anyhow I just wanted to thank you and say your not alone in this fight. Hang in there and let me know if I can help. Danny.

[Sawber1001]

2. Why is diabetes not easy to discuss?

You act like it is something that should be hidden. Why is it a big deal to "come out" with it? It's not like it's an STD. You put an vugly spin on it. Why would you do that. It certainly doesn't help the perception of it.