You not only attempted to be a participant in the meeting (which it would appear, from both your and our experiences, is all but impossible), but you attempted to defy senseless regulations, and you sought out supporters of this travesty in order to have an honest debate.
Too many of us draw the 'participation line' at attendance. When you were denied the kind of participation you desired, you sought it out in a one-on-one discussion.
God bless you, betty! You are a modern American patriot, and your actions confirm your every word.
~ joanie
What I really wanted to do, however, was to talk with people on the other side of the aisle. So I went to the three ladies with the "Healthcare Reform NOW!!!" sign. They would not give me the time of day.
There's something curious to report about the three ladies which I haven't mentioned before now. They had observed me speaking with the "LaRouchie," David; and saw that he gave me "literature." One asked if I would give her this "literature." And I said, "no, I won't give it to you, but that's no big deal, because you can go right over to David and I'm sure he'd be glad to give it to you." I mentioned that David was a perfectly rational and gracious person, so why not go over and have a word with him?
That's about when the "Well, she's driving, so I have to leave now" comment presented itself. Whence the three ladies absented themselves from the scene.
It is so obvious "the other side" does NOT want to talk to people like you and me — average Americans with a good grip on reality.
But I will not stop taking this issue "to the streets" in any way I can. HR3200 is an unlivable exercise in pure insanity. I will not, and cannot accept it. And that's the bottom line.
I know you feel exactly the same way, dear joanie. May God ever bless you!
Thank you ever so much for your outstanding essay/post — and for your very kind words of support.