You are aware that isn't one of the issues on the table, right? So what would be the point?
--- In [email protected], "ShempMcGurk" <shempmcg...@...> wrote: > > I believe in representative democracy. That is, we elect people to represent > us. Once elected and sitting in their legislature, I trust our elected > representatives to make the important decisions for us. > > But for those issues where our representatives are NOT able to capably > represent us and come to a firm decision as a result of the cut and thrust of > parliamentary debate, alternatives should be looked at. > > The healthcare debate is one such example. > > What I think should happen is this: a referendum question with a "yes" or > "no" option for the voter should be presented on a national level. And the > question should be something to the effect: > > "Do you want a universal one-payer system for healthcare in the United > States?" > > And then let the games begin. > > Enough already with the nuances, compromises, and all the crap that is > happening. Let the people decide once and for all. Enough with this > on-going debate. > > What do you folks think? >
