Something tells me Grassley nor Landrieu have ever had to ask friends and family in the community to help fund health care expenses. The closest that comes to mind is Newt Gingrich's ex wife living from church handouts when he left her dying in the hospital as he moved on to the next wife. The fact remains that few in Congress can fully appreciate the debate because they don't live in that world.
When carpenter Greg Douglas crashed his pickup truck, his toolbox hit him and smashed his ribs and collarbone. After a month in the hospital, the medical bills hit him even harder, totaling $165,000.See the stories on YouTube thanks to the SEIU. Maybe Obama is ashamed or afraid of the liberal label but not everyone is so gutless, thank heavens.
Douglas is among thousands of people now telling their stories on videos, ads and Web sites on both sides of the health care debate.
He said he was drawn into political advocacy after neighbors in Harpswell, Maine, raised $3,000 toward his hospital bills with a church dinner and collection cans in stores.
Douglas said he may not understand the intricacies of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, but he knows he wants affordable health care for everyone, so nobody has to beg.
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