In August, liberals' worst nightmares were realized. Americans examined the health care bills being proposed and turned out in great numbers to voice their opposition.
They thought the American people were too stupid to understand health care reform. The American people did understand it. They realized the proposals threaten the good quality care that most people receive -- America's health care system going forward, but put it in a common sense way that it is in sync with our country's values. The states need to take the lead in figuring out how to proceed.
What Mr. Obama needs to realize is that this subject is not about him. It's about the country. And the country has rejected what he is proposing. The people understand.
As Ronald Reagan frequently reminded us, "Trust in the people."
Carolyn M. Pendleton
Sherman