Blog 6 Response to Roaming with Ric's Blog 5

I read your blog and thought it nicely summarized the events of March 21st. I also watched the long events of the Health Care debates. I watched the day long bantering back and forth of representatives from all over the country. I did not know a minute could last so long. It felt like I was watching the last few minutes of a tie breaking game. I watched the vote count after each vote was being cast. I was encouraged about the outcome. I agree that the Health Care reform vote will be a turning point for our nation just like the first African American being sworn in as president of the United States. I agree there is a clamorous resistance among the GOP, not just against Health Care reform but against Obama. Some avid Bush supports are even going to the extreme of saying Obama may be the antichrist. They have been united in instilling fear in this country. I have also been exposed to negative comments about the Health Care Bill. The GOP is united but not in a positive way. The GOP is doing a good job of instilling the lack of patriotism for our government. I agree that many people are fearful of Health Care Reform and they don’t really know why. They feel like Health Care Reform will rob them of their civil liberties. I wonder why the same people were not fearful of the Patriot Act. I enjoy reading your summary of that day’s events.