Biden And Organizing For America Send Out Instructions On How To Write “Grass Roots ” Letters To The Editor In Support Of Health Care Law
Apr 12, 2010 3 Comments ›› Pat Dollard
Friend –
Two weeks after it was signed into law, health insurance reform is still the talk of the town.
It’s for a good reason: This was a historic accomplishment. But it wasn’t easy. I remember what it’s like to be a senator and take a tough stand on an issue — confident that it’s the best thing for your constituents, but equally sure that special interests will pour buckets of money into attacking you for it.
Your senator, Bill Nelson, took that tough stand in supporting health reform. Now, we need to provide a line of defense money can’t buy: the voices of real constituents speaking out and showing their support.
That’s where you come in. Do you have three minutes to jot down a quick letter to your local newspaper? If you need ideas on what to say, you can watch a quick video Organizing for America put together about how reform will benefit Florida.
Believe me, senators and their staff read the letters page — because they know just how influential it can be. Your letter could make a tremendous difference.
In my conversations with my old colleagues, I made it clear that this White House was prepared to back them up — that no barrage of partisan attack ads would go unanswered. But to follow through, I’m going to need some help from folks like you.
This legislation will put Americans in control of their own health care, rein in insurance-company abuses, and give millions of Americans access to affordable health care for the first time.
Special interests know that in the coming months, all their lies about reform will be proven false. But that won’t stop them from inventing new ones and spreading attack ads.
It’s just the first step, but one letter from a constituent is worth a hundred paid advertisements. So please make sure your friends and neighbors understand the benefits this law will bring to ordinary Americans — take three minutes and write a paragraph or two now:
http://my.barackobama.com/SenateThank
Thanks,
Vice President Joe Biden
From Organizing For America’s Instruction Sheet:
Note: These points are only to provide extra information and suggestions. Do not use these points verbatim. Your letter must be original and should focus on your personal views and experiences. Remember that your personal story is the most powerful way of getting the message out.
* Passing health reform is a historic victory for all Americans – for families, seniors, young people, workers, and small businesses alike. All Americans will now have the security of knowing that they don’t risk losing the American dream if they get sick or are in an accident.
* Passing this legislation isn’t just a victory for the American people, it’s a victory over special interests who have fought for decades to keep families and businesses from controlling their own health care.
* Insurance companies will be held accountable – they will no longer be able to hike up premiums, deny care when you need it most or deny coverage because of pre-existing conditions.
* It guarantees all Americans affordable health insurance options, extending coverage to 32 million who are currently uninsured.
* Americans can now be secure in knowing that if they become unemployed, change jobs, or start a new business, the new health insurance market will keep costs down and provide them with quality, affordable options.
* And it will improve the country’s fiscal health – cutting over 1 trillion dollars from the federal deficit over the next two decades.
