Let's Have a Nationally Televised Healthcare Debate!
Target:
The President, Congress, and all Major News Organizations
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While we've spent the last few months generating lots of angry heat over healthcare reform pro-and-con, we've spent more time focusing on firearms, death panels, green protein biscuits made from old people, and Obama's Hitler moustache. We've been subjected to a blizzard of fear/hate angry commercials lobbed like artillery from one side to the other. What we HAVEN'T seen is a side-by-side, real-time comparison of the pros and cons of healthcare reform. The premise of this petition is simple: A "DEBATE" ISN'T A DEBATE WITHOUT A DEBATE. We intend to present this petition to the President, to Congress, and to all the media outlets on cable and broadcast DEMANDING AN ACTUAL LIVE NATIONALLY TELEVISED CONVERSATION ON HEALTHCARE REFORM. Will you sign? Let's stop the nonsense and start making intelligent choices for our future!
While we've spent the last few months generating lots of angry heat over healthcare reform pro-and-con, we've spent more time focusing on firearms, death panels, green protein biscuits made from old people, and Obama's Hitler moustache. We've been subjected to a blizzard of fear/hate angry commercials lobbed like artillery from one side to the other. What we HAVEN'T seen is a side-by-side, real-time comparison of the pros and cons of healthcare reform. The premise of this petition is simple: A "DEBATE" ISN'T A DEBATE WITHOUT A DEBATE. We intend to present this petition to the President, to Congress, and to all the media outlets on cable and broadcast DEMANDING AN ACTUAL LIVE NATIONALLY TELEVISED CONVERSATION ON HEALTHCARE REFORM. Will you sign? Let's stop the nonsense and start making intelligent choices for our future!
We, the undersigned, call upon the President and the Congress to endorse a nationally televised debate (or series of debates) on the subject of healthcare reform, giving the American people the opportunity for a side-by-side comparison of the options presented by the major parties to this debate, pro-and-con.
We further call upon the national news media, charged occasionally with providing the public service function mandated in their licensure responsibilities by the Federal Communications Commission, to perform this service to the nation at this critical time.
If--as all parties to this pivotal debate seem to concur--the decisions we make in the next few weeks could have lasting consequences for the American people and future generations, we the people deserve and demand the opportunity to have a clear and unbiased presentation of the choice we face.
This petition will be circulated--along with a list of written petitioners' names--simultaneously to the above petitioned parties.
Sincerely,
The Petition Signatories
We further call upon the national news media, charged occasionally with providing the public service function mandated in their licensure responsibilities by the Federal Communications Commission, to perform this service to the nation at this critical time.
If--as all parties to this pivotal debate seem to concur--the decisions we make in the next few weeks could have lasting consequences for the American people and future generations, we the people deserve and demand the opportunity to have a clear and unbiased presentation of the choice we face.
This petition will be circulated--along with a list of written petitioners' names--simultaneously to the above petitioned parties.
Sincerely,
The Petition Signatories
We signed the "Let's Have a Nationally Televised Healthcare Debate!" petition!
# 71:
7:10 pm PST, Jan 7,
Susan Crane, North Carolina
# 70:
6:51 am PST, Jan 7,
Karen Waters, Florida
I have no health care. Pretty much thanks for nothing in the new bill. You have mandated I get insurance I still cannot afford. It's going to be cheaper to pay the fine and continue to use emergency room for primary care. Again, thanks for making my life even harder.
I have no health care. Pretty much thanks for nothing in the new bill. You have mandated I get insurance I still cannot afford. It's going to be cheaper to pay the fine and continue to use emergency room for primary care. Again, thanks for making my life even harder.
# 69:
4:27 am PST, Jan 7,
Karen Kast-hutcheson, North Carolina
# 68:
6:01 pm PDT, Oct 26,
Roz Teller, California
I believe the more objective information is shared, the better. Let's have "both sides" agree to tell the truth in a televised forum
I believe the more objective information is shared, the better. Let's have "both sides" agree to tell the truth in a televised forum
# 67:
10:44 am PDT, Oct 12,
James Crachiolo, Michigan
Iagree with many below. But not for impowering Gvernment.
Iagree with many below. But not for impowering Gvernment.
# 66:
2:33 pm PDT, Oct 8,
Carl Rosenstock, Wisconsin
# 65:
8:42 am PDT, Oct 8,
ALPHA WI, Germany
# 64:
1:01 pm PDT, Sep 28,
Cheryl King-McMahon, California
# 63:
8:51 am PDT, Sep 27,
Chris Pendergrass, Missouri
# 62:
3:31 am PDT, Sep 26,
Arianna Workman, California
# 61:
4:32 am PDT, Sep 23,
Beloit (Billie) Blanchard, Alaska
# 60:
3:53 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Ayzlynn Shoopman, Wyoming
# 59:
12:05 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Mary Ivanoff, Wyoming
# 58:
8:01 am PDT, Sep 18,
Jennifer Adolph, Oklahoma
This year my family will spend 20% of it's GROSS income on healthcare, while saving less than 2% of our income for retirement. Not a good plan for long term sustainabililty. We don't have insurance for our grocery purchases- something we need on a regular basis to stay healthy. Health care is no different. How does insurance lower the cost of a basic necessity? Answer: It doesn't!
This year my family will spend 20% of it's GROSS income on healthcare, while saving less than 2% of our income for retirement. Not a good plan for long term sustainabililty. We don't have insurance for our grocery purchases- something we need on a regular basis to stay healthy. Health care is no different. How does insurance lower the cost of a basic necessity? Answer: It doesn't!
# 57:
3:40 am PDT, Sep 18,
Tiffany Sanford, Texas
We need an honest and healthy debate about this important issue.
We need an honest and healthy debate about this important issue.
# 56:
2:26 am PDT, Sep 18,
JO ANN BARTON, New Mexico
I would love to see televised debates. I am confused about all the proposed plans.
I would love to see televised debates. I am confused about all the proposed plans.
# 55:
8:31 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 54:
8:22 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Judi Atwood, Florida
It's way past time for this, so let's all make it happen! So many Tea Party people really didn't have a clue, but they bought into everything the opposition (Dick Armey & Co) told them, including villifying our President and using racial epithets as well. I am so disgusted with what's happening in our country. Gee, even Laura Bush said "Obama is doing a good job." She also bemoaned the extreme partisanship the Republicans are spewing out. So let's go for the national debate! I'd even suggest a few of them!
It's way past time for this, so let's all make it happen! So many Tea Party people really didn't have a clue, but they bought into everything the opposition (Dick Armey & Co) told them, including villifying our President and using racial epithets as well. I am so disgusted with what's happening in our country. Gee, even Laura Bush said "Obama is doing a good job." She also bemoaned the extreme partisanship the Republicans are spewing out. So let's go for the national debate! I'd even suggest a few of them!
# 53:
6:50 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Barbara Sorkin, Maryland
# 52:
3:46 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Rebecca Glassner, Tennessee
# 51:
8:25 am PDT, Sep 17,
Marianna Goldrick, Texas
Our healthcare system is a real mess and in dire need of major overhaul. Cost of minor procedures, such as "stitches" to close minor lacerations, typically end up costing thousands of $$. In other countries, cost would be less than $100. I know this from discussions with my colleagues from other countries. This is just one example, there are many others. I look forward to a real national debate!
Our healthcare system is a real mess and in dire need of major overhaul. Cost of minor procedures, such as "stitches" to close minor lacerations, typically end up costing thousands of $$. In other countries, cost would be less than $100. I know this from discussions with my colleagues from other countries. This is just one example, there are many others. I look forward to a real national debate!
# 50:
7:36 am PDT, Sep 17,
Ann Clift, Texas
# 49:
5:57 am PDT, Sep 17,
Kathryn Prediger, Iowa
# 48:
9:54 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Kathy Paauw, Washington
It's time to have an honest discussion without spin!
It's time to have an honest discussion without spin!
# 47:
6:16 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Ellen Prediger, Texas
We need to get passed all the posturing, twisted spin, and lies. Let's meet one to one and discuss the issue.
We need to get passed all the posturing, twisted spin, and lies. Let's meet one to one and discuss the issue.
# 46:
12:20 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Carolyn Baker, Texas
# 45:
9:26 am PDT, Sep 16,
Darlene Stukas, Georgia
# 44:
7:40 am PDT, Sep 16,
Robert Van horn sr, Arizona
# 43:
6:53 am PDT, Sep 16,
Tracy J. Rosenber Roso, California
# 42:
6:27 am PDT, Sep 16,
Stewart Snider, Texas
When 33 million people watch a Presidential address on a topic, it's time for a public debate that is free from any political agenda. The American people deserve to hear what's in the proposed health care legislation. And Congress needs to be able to act fairly without fear of losing their next race because their constituents believe a pack of lies. Fill the need, here.
When 33 million people watch a Presidential address on a topic, it's time for a public debate that is free from any political agenda. The American people deserve to hear what's in the proposed health care legislation. And Congress needs to be able to act fairly without fear of losing their next race because their constituents believe a pack of lies. Fill the need, here.
# 41:
1:02 am PDT, Sep 16,
Jeff Bumpus, Michigan
# 40:
12:31 am PDT, Sep 16,
Andrew Hartman, California
# 39:
8:15 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Patricia Pava, California
# 38:
2:31 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Cathy Vincevic, New Hampshire
we need people to stop lying and creating demons where there are none. We need a civil society. We need people to remember the less fortunate ones. We need to remind Christians what Christ would have done. We need to be compassionate and kind. We also need to be real and find a way through this.
we need people to stop lying and creating demons where there are none. We need a civil society. We need people to remember the less fortunate ones. We need to remind Christians what Christ would have done. We need to be compassionate and kind. We also need to be real and find a way through this.
# 37:
1:54 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Stephen Workman, California
# 36:
1:28 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Vena Blanchard, California
# 35:
1:23 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Name not displayed, California
A national debate will help to clarify the argument for HC reform. Clarification that is BADLY needed if we are to discuss this issue in a democratic and civilised manner.
A national debate will help to clarify the argument for HC reform. Clarification that is BADLY needed if we are to discuss this issue in a democratic and civilised manner.
# 34:
11:50 am PDT, Sep 15,
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, Florida
Let's act like adults. Europe undoubtedly is laughing at us (still).....
Let's act like adults. Europe undoubtedly is laughing at us (still).....
# 33:
11:32 am PDT, Sep 15,
Toby Newell, California
# 32:
11:30 am PDT, Sep 15,
Marcia Ludwig, California
# 31:
10:20 am PDT, Sep 15,
Name not displayed, California
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO KNOW DETAILS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PLANS SO THAT WE CAN NOTIFY OUR CONGRESSPEOPLE ABOUT OUR REQUIREMENTS.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO KNOW DETAILS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PLANS SO THAT WE CAN NOTIFY OUR CONGRESSPEOPLE ABOUT OUR REQUIREMENTS.
# 30:
9:38 am PDT, Sep 15,
Lynda Hoggan, California
# 29:
9:38 am PDT, Sep 15,
Lynda Hoggan, California
# 27:
6:20 am PDT, Sep 15,
Valri Swift, California
Obama promised transparency - let's put it into practice - - -
Obama promised transparency - let's put it into practice - - -
# 26:
8:27 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Charlotte Puffin, California
# 25:
2:48 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Name not displayed, California
# 24:
12:44 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Timothy Crawford, Ohio
Medicare for every American.
Medicare for every American.
# 23:
11:42 am PDT, Sep 14,
Lee Pono, California
# 22:
7:46 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Bruce Brown, California
# 21:
4:42 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Ron Du Bois, Oklahoma
# 20:
12:25 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Julian Roberts, Colorado
# 19:
8:22 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Richard Hollister, Arizona
# 18:
1:21 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Deanna Homer, Oklahoma
# 17:
12:43 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Laurie Lee, California
# 16:
7:29 am PDT, Sep 10,
Name not displayed, Germany
# 15:
8:34 am PDT, Sep 9,
Chaz Gaily Berlusconi, South Africa
# 14:
6:30 am PDT, Sep 9,
David N Moore, Connecticut
# 13:
11:28 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 12:
5:30 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Priscilla Smith, Oklahoma
# 11:
3:50 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Jesse Newman, New Jersey
# 10:
3:01 pm PDT, Sep 8,
Doug Sander, Oklahoma
# 9:
9:24 am PDT, Sep 8,
Tommy Williamson, California
# 8:
8:44 am PDT, Sep 8,
Patricia Emig, Oklahoma
We need to provide Americans with a side-by-side comparison of accurate data. Please do this for us. Patricia Emig
We need to provide Americans with a side-by-side comparison of accurate data. Please do this for us. Patricia Emig
# 7:
8:26 am PDT, Sep 8,
Eli Is Here, Pennsylvania
# 6:
7:59 am PDT, Sep 8,
Trenton Barnes, Oklahoma
We must educate ourselves and think critically about these issues. We must have transparency and reason. We must listen and critically evaluate. We cannot afford to be neglectful anymore. We cannot afford to let narrow sited and short-term interests guide decisions that lead us to ruin. “The gross national product and the corporate bottom line are utterly meaningless as measures of the prosperity or health of the country” Wendell Berry
We must educate ourselves and think critically about these issues. We must have transparency and reason. We must listen and critically evaluate. We cannot afford to be neglectful anymore. We cannot afford to let narrow sited and short-term interests guide decisions that lead us to ruin. “The gross national product and the corporate bottom line are utterly meaningless as measures of the prosperity or health of the country” Wendell Berry
# 5:
7:24 am PDT, Sep 8,
Vicke Adams, Oklahoma
# 4:
6:20 am PDT, Sep 8,
Timi Fair, Arizona
# 3:
4:05 am PDT, Sep 8,
Angela Spotts, Oklahoma
It is time for truth and debate vs the industries spreading the lies and confusing the issues we are facing. It is vital to have real reform and I for one will be facing losing our health insurance and will have preexisting conditions and with the job loss trying to afford the meds will be concerning. We as Americans are being taken advantage of by those with the power and money to stop real reform. It is a moral issue and wrong.
It is time for truth and debate vs the industries spreading the lies and confusing the issues we are facing. It is vital to have real reform and I for one will be facing losing our health insurance and will have preexisting conditions and with the job loss trying to afford the meds will be concerning. We as Americans are being taken advantage of by those with the power and money to stop real reform. It is a moral issue and wrong.
# 2:
3:35 am PDT, Sep 8,
Dana Brunson, Oklahoma
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