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Exclusive: If Socialized Medicine Becomes Law, Shouldn’t Congress Have to Participate?

by THE EDITORS July 28, 2009
Shortly before the outbreak of the French Revolution, when told that starving peasants were complaining about having no bread, Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, reportedly brushed off the report by saying, “Let them eat cake.”
 
It’s now known that the doomed queen never said such a thing, but it has remained as a catchphrase that represents the attitude adopted by many (but not all) rich and otherwise privileged individuals who don’t have to worry about the same petty concerns of those who are less fortunate.
 
These days, the sound “bitter clingers” are hearing from Capitol Hill when it comes to the healthcare debate is, “Let them eat cake.” Or, more accurately, “Let them have crummy medical insurance while we enjoy the best.”
 
Much has been said here on FSM about the dangerous provisions included in the healthcare bill that President Obama and the Democrat leaders in Congress are trying to ram through quickly before Americans have any idea what’s in it. Congress has access to the best medical insurance in America, and our dedicated “public servants” – including regular government employees – would be exempt from the frightening plan they deem fine for us.
 
Fortunately, not everyone in Congress has his head – well, you know where. Rep. John Fleming (R-LA), a physician believes members of Congress should “put their money where their mouth is.” To that end, he has put forth House Resolution 615, which says that “Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.”
 
For more information on Fleming’s resolution and how you can make your voice heard, click here.
 
 

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