As a moderate Dem, I just want to thank progessives for making hard concessions to make this HC Bill Law. This is personal to me, so I thank you.
Having been denied coverage 4 years ago when I tried to start a business I really felt the pain of Insurance descrimination. I was hit by a car when I was 11 years old, this injury has prevented me from buying into insurance. I ended up having to work for the man, now I can go out on my own (or whever this law actually takes effect) and follow my dreams of becoming a business owner.
I have two daughters. This issue makes them equals, no longer is being a woman a pre-exisiting condition. I know it was hard to give up the notion of single payer and and public option...for now. I will support any and all progressive movements in the future to pass single payer and or the public option. You have got this moderate dem in your pocket for the future issue of your choosing. I would bet that there are many other mod's out there like me.
Also, Stupak is a stud. I am pro-choice but it must have been very very difficult for him to make his profile in courage today.
Well done, progressives. Well done. I really respect your willingness to get behind Obama and this legislation. I can't thank you enough for helping pass this bill (Dennis K for example).
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!