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Pro-life and pro-universal health care
It is my hope that publicly funded health care be made available to all citizens and legal residents of the United States, and that includes the unborn.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | November 11, 2009; 11:04 PM ET | Comments (3)
Let's get on with it
If something could be done now to improve the health of the nation without health-care reform, then we probably don't need health-care reform. The idea however that health-care reform could take years to implement even if it is enacted now...
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | November 4, 2009; 05:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Canada is best -- but not why you think
I want to tell you something about Canadian health care that you may not have considered: the fact that Canadians totally take their universal one-payer system for granted.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | October 20, 2009; 10:44 PM ET | Comments (15)
It's Missing the Point
Without a public option, it is not what can be called reform. If the democrats continue to woo Snowe and her cohorts it is clear we won't see a public option in any final reform either.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | October 14, 2009; 10:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
Keep Sight of the Goal
Employer health plans are no longer the solution as these same plans have contributed to the downfall of many of those companies that offered them.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | October 7, 2009; 07:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Call It a Punishment
Imposing a huge tax on expensive insurance plans is simply a punishment for those who want the best for their families. This isn't health-care reform, it is a money shift.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | September 23, 2009; 11:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Lot of Passion But Little Action
Without question, President Obama showed passion and commitment in his speech on health-care reform this evening.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | September 9, 2009; 11:17 PM ET | Comments (2)
The Cause of a Champion
It is a sad day when America lays to rest a champion. For his untiring years of devotion to the American people, Sen. Kennedy was indeed a champion. Even growing up in Canada I was well aware of the Kennedy family and their place in both American politics and American history.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | August 26, 2009; 06:04 PM ET | Comments (0)
It's Time for Courage
Tweaking and adjusting the bill to appease every concern is not the answer. It's time for a courageous bill that addresses the real problem of lacking health care.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | August 25, 2009; 10:45 PM ET | Comments (3)
It's Complicated
When people such as Sarah Palin warn Americans that they will stand before a "death panel" to determine if they will get treatment, things are getting a little ridiculous. This is America, this is a democracy, we don't euthanize seniors here.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | August 12, 2009; 06:27 PM ET | Comments (1)
The Only Option
Let's put this in perspective: Canadians and the British have enjoyed universal health care for over 50 years. To say that these plans aren't working after they have met the needs of a generation of people is laughable.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | August 5, 2009; 09:50 PM ET | Comments (4)
The Current System Can't Be Tweaked
It is an insult to the American people to insinuate that the current health-care system only needs a few tweaks to rein in escalating costs.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | July 21, 2009; 11:06 PM ET | Comments (1)
Lets Tax Everyone Instead
Taxes are essential to pay for infrastructure, defense and other important services that contribute to the progress of this nation. It is my conviction that health care is as significant as these and warrants the same status.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | July 14, 2009; 10:58 PM ET | Comments (4)
Mandating Coverage Is Not a Solution
What does mandating health insurance really mean? It's like trying to fix the auto industry by passing a bill mandating all Americans to buy a car.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | July 7, 2009; 10:20 PM ET | Comments (5)
Treating Patients Like Consumers
Shortly after moving from Canada to Michigan, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The hospital saw me as a client and the staff was trained to ensure that I was not only given the best care, but that I was a satisfied consumer.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | July 1, 2009; 09:27 AM ET | Comments (1)
Drug Deals Not a Good Idea
This move simply guarantees that drug companies can limit regulation and have a voice in health-care reform.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | June 23, 2009; 07:48 AM ET | Comments (0)
Innovation, Not Compromise
I applaud the President's efforts, but compromising to appease big business is a sure-fire way to fall short of the goal of delivering the best and equal care to every American.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | June 15, 2009; 09:45 PM ET | Comments (1)
Equal Health Coverage For All Americans
Legislation that ensures equal coverage to all Americans regardless of socio-economic status will ultimately lead to a stronger and healthier population.
By Kathy-Ellen Kups | June 8, 2009; 12:21 PM ET | Comments (5)
