Health Care Reform and Senator Bob Casey

Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania testified yesterday in the Senate about a study by Johns Hopkins University that said that uninsured children are more likely to die when they enter the hospital. This study was done in 37 states from 1988 to 2005 and for the 23 million children’s hospitalizations, 60% faced an increased risk of dying. This great senator asked “Would Congress be a faithful friend and sturdy shelter for children?” Senator Casey also asked, “Why have we tolerated this?”

We desperately need health care reform. We desperately need single payer health care. We desperately need health care for all Americans. There are enough votes, if all Democrats unite and if Republicans with a conscience will support health care reform.

I do not have health care. No one in this country should be without health care or housing or food. Basic needs must be met for all Americans.