In the paper this morning (yes, we still get one of those), was an article discussing the history of healthcare reform. In 1966 LBJ passed Medicare after a long struggle with legislature, providing healthcare for the elderly. After other healthcare reform attempts by Nixon (a rebublican!) and Clinton, Obama stands alone with LBJ making healthcare reform a reality, and not just a failed battle in congress. So, this is a historic moment to be savored. I know many are against this bill (e.g. tea party people), but many more are for it than against it. Decades from now we will all praise the passing of this bill. Who's down on Medicare or Social Security? Very few, indeed. Most everyone realizes that these programs are essential for our nation's well-being. LBJ went to Independence, Mo. to sign Medicare into law. And the very first person to sign up for the program was Harry Truman. How cool is that?
The video is from the White House's website, showing a family's struggle with our current healthcare system.
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