LOLOL!!!
When key topics like public option, tort reform or abortion was brought up, the crowd roared!!...
It really seemed like the majority of those in the auditorium (there were 800 in an overflow room!) were in one accord, knew their facts and knew why they were there.
My problem with the whole 2 hours is the local congressman didn't give enough time to the people...
He loaded the stage with 10 'authorities' on health care....and each had 5 minutes or longer to introduce themselves and tell what they would ask the congressman to take back to DC when he returns next week.
Well, some-but not all- of it was interesting or informative....
..but then the congressman had to get his talking points in & show his slides (he's Republican)
..but 2800 people sat, mostly politely and respectfully, for over 1-1/2 hours!! listening to other people talk....
..and only had 20 minutes to get their questions answered....
..and even so, they had to submit their questions and didn't get to ask them personally!!!!
This upsets me at so many levels...
..this venue was in a performing arts auditorium.....concerts, plays, etc play year round.
They had the sound equipment to easily make accessible microphones to those folks....
..but once again--just like at the AARP forum 2 weeks ago here--- the people were not given a voice!
People arrived excited and talkative and enthusiastically pledged allegiance to the flag of the US..
...there were 9/12 project folks there, other patriotic organizations and lots and lots and lots of senior citizens....but young families too.
..who were not allowed to speak.
People left, like myself, feeling tired and unfulfilled.
Honestly, I think only 10 questions were read :(