a letter to President Obama

Dear President Obama,

On Saturday, August 29, 2009, you will speak at the funeral ceremony for Senator Ted Kennedy.

What an honor to be a part of a remembrance for a man who has stepped forward, made cause and effect and has indulged the American citizen to understand, comprehend and receive the kind of personal health care, living standard, and better quality of life existence.

Senator Kennedy said, "...every American deserves equal and quality health care as a right of citizenship.." And ever since 1966 he (Kennedy) has worked, strived and driven the Government to try and provide that "right".

For some reason Mister President, there have been those in responsible positions of this Government, acting irresponsibly, who feel that their personal gain for not creating a public option or equal access to health care is THE priority.

Many Republican Senators and Representatives and a select few Democrat elected officials believe that the bottom line of the For Profit Health Care Industry or the Conglomerate Pharmaceuticals is a greater issue than life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for the average American.

You have led a charge to change that way of thinking, but so far the war of words has led to inaction, lack of direction, and misled opposition which is based on lies innuendo, and fabrication. And it seems Mister President, that the longer this inaction and intimidation takes place the longer the line of sick and suffering people grow, and perhaps the possibility of death also grows.

You Sir, know how Washington works, and you Sir know the partisan games and maneuvers Washington thrives upon. But you Sir, can with the power of your office, and the power of your will and hopefully the power of your conscience change the immoral and inhuman politics as usual.

I would hope as you speak at the funeral of Senator Kennedy, Mister President, you inform those in attendance who say they knew what Senator Kennedy wanted, or say they would have found compromise if only Senator Kennedy were alive to debate; to perhaps stop their grandstanding, and stand up for what is good for all Americans, not just the CEO's or share holders.

It is frustrating to listen to the chaos and clutter thrown about by opponents of the Public Option. It is disheartening to hear the rhetoric of the ridiculous, and it is disingenuous to each and every American on the "right" or the "left" to continue to NOT change our Health Care System.

If not now, WHEN, Mister President, do you draw a line in the sand, ask your colleagues in the House and Senate to do the will of Senator Kennedy, the will of the people, and find the will to stand for the greater good?

Few of us mere mortals can make a change that will for many lifetimes linger, live and lastingly make a difference.

My condolences to the family of Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy.