Posted on 07/08/2009 8:16:46 PM PDT by FromLori
Louisiana congressman introduces bill that would force any member of Congress who votes in favor of government-run health care to enroll themselves in the program.
Yesterday, I wrote a little about the Doctrine of Constructive Obstructionism, about how congressional Republicans must propose alternatives to the plans and proposals put forth by their counterparts across the aisle, unify behind those alternatives, and refuse to budge with regard to each and every piece of legislation proposed by the Democrats that weakens our economy and undermines our national defense.
It seems as though, when it comes to the health care debate, one House Republican is getting the ball rolling. In a recent press release, Louisiana Congressman John Fleming, M.D.--that's right, a medical doctor--described a new piece of legislation he has introduced which would hold his colleagues accountable as they seek to enact groundbreaking reforms to the American health care system. Fleming's statement:
As a physician, I am amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House who are quick to claim a government-run health care plan is the reform this country needs. This resolution will offer members of Congress an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is, and urge their colleagues who vote for legislation creating a government-run health care plan to lead by example and enroll themselves in the same public plan.
Fantastic. What better way for congressmen and congresswomen to truly represent their constituents than to subject themselves to the very same rules they enact? I love it.
Fleming's legislation, of course, will likely not go anywhere -- but it's the idea that Republicans are offering alternatives and new ideas while at the very same time strongly saying "no" to the Democrats' plans. Regardless of whether the health care reform legislation passes, the GOP can and will be in the position of looking back upon the debate and informing the electorate that, no, the Democrats refused to play by the very same rules which they were foisting upon the American people.
Me too.
Is there a bill number????
I think it should be mandatory!!! If they wont, FINE ‘EM
I’m sorry I do not know.
Louisiana Congressman John Fleming’s got the right idea! Any one who votes for that mess of a health care plan should have to give up their own coverage and enroll themselves and their loved ones on the very same plan they are pushing down our throats!!
Same goes for their big spending sprees! The next vote for big spending should also include a clause for a deduction in obama’s pay and their pay by half until the deficit is paid off!
I like the way you think cut their pay they sure are not worth more then minimum wage with the crap they do.
I think every federal, state and county employee from zer0 on down should be required to sign up for this plan. If its good for me it must be good for them. This would kill it faster then anything!!
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