Democrats SUCK!

In a move that probably does not surprise anyone, the Democrats blocked amendments proposed by Republicans that would have restricted abortion coverage, prevented illegal aliens from obtaining coverage and that would have prevented tax increases to fund any health care reforms.

The Senate Finance Committee voted on Wednesday in two separate 13-10 votes to defeat Senator Orin Hatch’s (R-UT) amendments. One amendment would have stated that the current ban on federal funding of abortions except in cases of rape, incest or the mother’s health would apply to any new health care plan. The second amendment would have prohibited the government at any level from forcing health care providers to provide abortions. It is unconscionable to force someone who has moral objections against abortion to perform them. Yet this is exactly what could happen without this amendment.

Only one Democrat; Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), voted with the Republicans in favor of the bills. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) voted with the Democrats in opposition of both bills. Republicans in Maine may want to reconsider voting for her in future elections.

The Democrats also blocked an amendment that would have required having a photo ID to use any new health plan. Republicans hoped that a photo ID would prevent illegal aliens from using government health care. They argued that it is possible to have a valid social security number that does not really belong to the person using it.

On Thursday, Republicans tried to add an amendment that would have prevented any new taxes or fees for individuals making less than $200,000 or for families making under $250,000. This would have codified President Obama’s campaign pledge not to raise taxes for individuals making less than $250,000 a year.  The losing vote was 12-11 with one Democrat voting with Republicans; Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR).

Democrats are poised to force major changes to the health care system of this country against the wishes of the majority of Americans. We must fight this. Send letters, sign petitions, and attend rallies. The future of a great America stands in the balance.