tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558253513796745662.post5261552903599345132..comments2023-08-13T07:09:16.921-04:00Comments on Contextual Criticism: The GOP, Ted Cruz and other traitorsLowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-558253513796745662.post-42750744031789699652013-09-27T12:29:16.645-04:002013-09-27T12:29:16.645-04:00The goal of the Health Care Act is to see that a...The goal of the Health Care Act is to see that as many citizens as possible get health care! I approve of that goal. If the law, passed by Congress, could accomplish that goal, IS IT GOOD OR BAD?<br /><br />That is the question. Like many laws, it is not perfect. It was created over the objections of almost one entire party. That led to compromises rather than efforts to make the law better or more efficient. Once passed, efforts might be taken to make it better as we find the weak spots.<br /><br />Instead Congress has tried 42 time to repeal or defund it, rather than work. They are threatening to shut down the government in order to get their way.<br /><br />If that is the new method of fighting bills some representatives do not like, we are in deep trouble as a nation! One Senator can tie up the Senate as Cruz just did, or hold up any law or appointment. I think it very harmful, as I have said before. Either side can use the same tactics unless the rules are changed. Can the US function in this manner for another term or forever? <br /><br />This goes beyond partisanship. It is a step towards destroying our system. Partisanship has always been tempered by a desire to govern. That seems to have been ignored for almost six years and counting.<br /><br />Bob Porisnoreply@blogger.com