Monday evening, a full house of 100 people attended an exciting and inspiring town hall meeting describing the successful new strategy employed by activists in Vermont from 2008 to the present day. One of the strongest messages heard was that only through dogged determination and a strong commitment to promoting unity based on principles of inclusion can any progressive movement succeed.
I t was truly empowering to learn that so many dedicated activists were so committed to the first principle of reform, which is universality. Attempts were made by opponents to dilute the resulting legislation by proposing to not cover undocumented immigrants. It could easily have been people with disabilities since most have Medi-Cal and are technically covered with one form of insurance. Since most of us suffer at the expense of an inferior brand of health insurance, we urge y0u to join the single-payer movement. You can make real contributions and receive an improved, truly universal 100% coverage “Improved Medicare for All” healthcare system as a result. In Butte County, the Butte County Health Care Coalition would welcome your contribution of effort.
The 6 Principles of Real Healthcare Reform are:
Universality
Comprehensive, High-Quality Level of Care
Affordable, Based on Ability to Pay
Costs Must Be Contained
Accountability
Transparency
If you would like to be the beneficiary of such a wonderful improvement in your healthcare options, consider volunteering for the Butte County Health Care Coalition. Additional information is available on their website at : http://www.buttesinglepayer.org
In our society there is a new opening for deep changes. If you are tired and discouraged from getting the short end of the stick lately, we encourage you to get active. In the 60’s, disabled activists gained important civil rights through participation in the social justice issues of the day. Now is our time to gain new rights by joining with other activists. What better place to start than by joining the other activists fighting for a fair and just healthcare system, one in which disabled citizens share with others in living a better quality of life.
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