David - How anyone can accuse Stupak of being a supporter of abortion is insane. He is, and always has been, a staunch pro life Congressman. Just tells you how nuts the right wing wachos are in this country. As you no doubt know, he supported a much needed National health care bill that is a good first step, considering health care even for those lucky enough to have it, is unsustainable in the long run as it is now structured. I'm concerned about the so called tea party groups, most of whom are on Social Security and Medicare, and their anti "socialism" rants. These are people who should actually wait to see if this new health care law is good or bad. One thing is for sure, they have not read the 2400 page bill, nor have many people, but they sure are clueless about it's long term impact. Congressman Stupak, as you said, has been a good representative and a popular one until he did the right thing and supported a much needed health bill. What a sad state of affairs.
Tim

Hello jttobin - I like Bart as a person.

But you have missed the point, you say wait and see what happens. Didn't we learn anything about the mess we created with taking action to bail out the financial area and not looking at the details, then making major negative adjustments later.

It has been stated in the news, that most representatives did not even read this health bill. In my opinion Bart Sold us out by caving in on the issue he appointed himself to represent for many years. But an equally important issue was it empower our government to make yet another hasty (so called urgent)But major change to our society ( good or Bad ). That is my issue. He shows good character, by stepping down for a bad decision. Thanks for the time.

Interesting and informative. But will you write about this one more?