Kennedy Health Care Reform Bill? Senator's Death Used To Create Support For Obamacare: Shame On Them!

Commentary by Daniel T. Zanoza, Executive Director

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Sen. Ted Kennedy who passed away earlier this week, though I strongly disagreed with most of the values espoused by the late Democratic Senator from Massachusetts.

With the praise of Kennedy for his service to the nation must come the facts regarding an individual who had deep flaws of character, but I will leave judgment regarding such matters to others.  I am troubled concerning the rush by the far left to use Kennedy's death as a political tool.  Liberal extremists--who now control both Houses of Congress and the White House--will do practically anything to advance their political agenda.  And never let it be said adherence to moral principles should get in their way.

It is clear the American people oppose the Democrats fervent desire to put the nation's health care system under government control.  In town hall meetings across the country held during the month of August, legislators who were on break caught more than an earful from their constituents.  Democrats and much of the mainstream media tried to dismiss the voices of individuals from all sides of the political spectrum.  But this only served to antagonize the public in its opposition to a proposal which would put one-sixth of the nation's economy in the hands of government bureaucrats.

It appears the Democrats are considering a new strategy, in order to get their way.  The Congressional majority seems to be planning to title the unpopular effort to reform the nation's health care system after Ted Kennedy--before his body is in the grave.  Some may claim the idea to name a health care reform bill after Kennedy would be meant to honor him.  However, it is an obvious attempt to play on the emotions of Americans.  This is a tactic the left is known for. 

For example, Cap and Trade--which would represent the largest tax increase in U.S. history--was titled the "American Clean Energy and Security Act" by the bill's sponsors.  The legislation was given the moniker for a purpose.  What American wouldn't want clean energy or, in a post-9/11 world, security?  The bill was given this name by the Democratic-controlled Congress to obscure its true purpose--which is to penalize the energy industry, provide a financial windfall for special interests and advance the radical agenda of environmentalists who desire to turn back the technological clock when it comes to the use of fossil fuels.

Fortunately, the public has come up to speed regarding exactly what Cap and Trade really is and how it would effect their lives, especially their pocket books.  Subsequently, the U.S. Senate is reluctant to vote on Cap and Trade and that's a good thing for the country.

So now, since the left is being met by considerable opposition, as far as health care reform is concerned, Kennedy's death will probably be used in the effort to play on the sympathies of those who may not be up to speed on the issue.  The Democrats are playing a dangerous game.  Hopefully, the American people are not that naive.  In fact, there may be a collective "shame on them!" response to an obvious ploy meant to give positive momentum to something most of the public does not want. 

However, what can we expect from a party which takes its marching orders from radical leftist groups like MoveOn.org and the ACLU?  How can we expect morality or the demonstration of positive values from a party which is controlled by groups who believe in abortion on demand, the removal of any reference to God in the public square and the suppression of dissent?

Therefore, I guess the use of Ted Kennedy's death to advance a leftist political agenda is consistent with a value system which adheres to no values at all.

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Comments

[Nancy]

The use of Kennedy's death to advance the bill is no surprise either. Many of us expected them to do exactly what they did. Just like it is no surprise when the left tries to pull on people's heartstrings to get their way. But I believe that the majority of the American people are waking up to the immature, manipulative tactics that are employed by the left to try to get what they want. I also believe that we are not going to be duped by those tactics any longer nor will we endure their use any longer.

[Chip Seiple]

Apparently Mary Jo [Kopechne] was unable to attend. GOD, may *she* RIP.

[Lill]

Nancy wrote: "I believe that the majority of the American people are waking up to the immature, manipulative tactics that are employed by the left to try to get what they want. I also believe that we are not going to be duped by those tactics any longer nor will we endure their use any longer."

I agree. I am so tired of the "guilt quotient" being used as if I should feel guilty because xyz=shame on me if I disagree.