The idea is to educate the electorate in California about the benefits of Single Payer health care in support SB-810.
This is a very exciting new development. A lot of thought and work has gone into it.
For the next 365 days, a new 30 second TV spot will be released each day.
This is the first one by CA Senator Mark Leno the sponsor of SB 810 which is on the floor of the Senate in Sacramento;
And read below to find out more, including how you can submit your own spot for the California OneCare 365 Spot campaign.
Whatever is eventually approved in DC may or may not have a Public Option. Single Payer was taken off the table by Obama himslef even before any deliberations started in the Senate in DC.
In California, the health care reform movement has been trying to pass a Single Payer law for over 10 years. Other states are trying to do the same and I wish them the best, we should all join forces. Still, California leads the pack with the most vetted and supported Single Payer legislation anywher in America.
The organizations that support Single Payer ranging from, the League of Women Voters to California Nurses Association. Here is a list.
To become more familiar with this well organized campaign watch these videos.
This one gives you an idea of the overall idea behind SB 810.
This one here details the whole campaign strategy.
We know this is going to be a difficult fight against the insurance companies. Then again at the rate we are going, the health care system may self destruct thanks to the insurer's greed.
So help us get the word out and rec this diary. Or write me at shockwaveatinorbitdotcom or go to the California OneCare site and volunteer (specially if you live in California).
I am very involved and I need your help.
I am looking for bloggers who support Single Payer to help us get the word out to media and blogsphere.
I also would like to reach out to Single Payer campaigns and bloggers in other states.