Monday, March 29, 2004
Universal health access in Maine
And as Maine goes, so goes the nation?
So what's going to happen? People are going to move to Maine to take advantage of a right every US citizen should have, and that citizens of all other (civilized) western countries do have. And I wonder how long it will be (a) before this happens, and (b) the wingers call it a failure, when in fact, if the playing field was level, and all states had the same program, it would be a massive success.
Great to see the Democrats and the DNC all over this, pushing the positive core values of the Democratic party.... Oh, wait....
This summer, Maine will begin enrolling people in its health care program, called Dirigo - the state motto and Latin for "I lead." It is aimed at ensuring access to health care for all 1.3 million residents.
(via AP)
So what's going to happen? People are going to move to Maine to take advantage of a right every US citizen should have, and that citizens of all other (civilized) western countries do have. And I wonder how long it will be (a) before this happens, and (b) the wingers call it a failure, when in fact, if the playing field was level, and all states had the same program, it would be a massive success.
Great to see the Democrats and the DNC all over this, pushing the positive core values of the Democratic party.... Oh, wait....