"There but for the grace of God go any one of us" (Email from Whitehouse)

[The Straight Story]

"There but for the grace of God go any one of us"

Good afternoon,

If you’re an American under the age of 65, there's roughly a 50/50 chance that you will find yourself without coverage at some point in the next decade.1

Simply put, losing insurance can happen to anyone.

At yesterday's health reform event, President Obama told the story of Natoma, a self-employed woman in Ohio who found herself in the position of losing her health insurance after yet another rate hike from her insurance company:

"She realized that if she paid those health insurance premiums that had been jacked up by 40 percent … she couldn't make ends meet. So January was her last month of being insured. Like so many responsible Americans -- folks who work hard every day, who try to do the right thing -- she was forced to hang her fortunes on chance... And on Saturday, Natoma was diagnosed with leukemia…

"Part of what makes this issue difficult is most of us do have health insurance, we still do.... But what we have to understand is that what's happened to Natoma, there but for the grace of God go any one of us."

For Natoma and the millions of other Americans forced to face the burden of medical bills they can't pay while at their most vulnerable -- the time is now for health insurance reform. Watch the video of Natoma's story and learn what more you can do to help spread the word about the need for reform.

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50/50 is the latest number in 'Health Reform by the Numbers,' our online campaign to raise awareness about why we just can't wait any longer for health insurance reform. Help spread the word by sharing this message with your family, friends and online networks.

Let's get it done.
Nancy-Ann DeParle
Director, White House Office of Health Reform

[Bluebear]

1. Holy moly. nt

[demtenjeep]

2. What is wrong with

saying But for the grace of God?

Just because we vote Democratic does not mean we shun God.

[The Straight Story]

3. I got no problem with it (nt)

[Bluebear]

8. "we shun God" - there is no state-established religion, thank you.

[The Straight Story]

10. Did it mention any religion? And it is a commonly used and understood phrase (nt)

[Bluebear]

12. I was answering a poster saying we shouldn't "shun God". Ask him your same question

[Fumesucker]

20. The courts have said that "under God" in the pledge does not refer to religion but rather patriotism

So I guess this is just more patriotism..

After all a sitting POTUS has said that atheists can't be patriots or citizens..

http://www.positiveatheism.org/writ/ghwbush.htm

Edited to add link.

[demtenjeep]

14. where did it say one specific religion?

I don't see it.

[Bluebear]

18. No you're right it doesn't. Now email Obama & tell him universal health care would be Christ-like.

[babylonsister]

4. I say that occasionally, and I'm not religious at all.

:shrug: A well-used expression?

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5. I just thought it was a nice email and wanted to share it (nt)

[Barack_America]

7. Uh huh. nt

[The Straight Story]

9. If you read my posts here you would know more about me relating to this

I am one of those people who call out the hypocrisy of those who rail against hate while preaching it against Christian.

I posted the email as it was, what is your problem with that fact? Or are you only able to use two word sentences?

[demtenjeep]

11. cool

thanks

[Captain Hilts]

6. Not if you've been in the military or in Congress, or work for the Fed. Govt. or White House.

[napi21]

13. I suspect that % is so high because unemployment is high.

There aren;t very many people I know who aren't at least a bit concerned about being layed off.

[Fumesucker]

15. Next up: the Democrats solve the misery of homelessness by making it illegal not to have a home..

The IRS will be instructed to fine anyone not having an actual permanent address..

Problem solved.

[zipplewrath]

16. A touch of honesty

"...we just can't wait any longer for health insurance reform"

Well, at least they're calling it by the right name now. When do we get health CARE reform?

[Mari333]

17. 'Ohhhh the DRAMA!'

[Bluebear]

19. 'the time is now for health INSURANCE reform' - at least they're not pretending any more.