Reply #64: Better than nothing, but not much. This is a real lesson in the process of

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legislation in the US - like swimming in a sewer and claiming it's healthful.

I had very little respect for members of congress of any party or persuasion, and this exercise is proving me right - and it will get worse. By the time this mess gets through the Senate it will contain hardly anything remotely benefitting the people. The corporations, the Catholic Church, the other various large organizations who really run this country will be happy with the result, though, and the congress will again congratulate itself on a job well done and wonder why we are not all enthralled with them.

Still, it will be better than what is now.

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