Even though we may get a bill that we may not all agree on, it at least serves as a base

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for the future

I am not happy that the bill doesn't include certain things, or takes things out, but I also realize that if we don't get a bill this year that provides a foundation, we can kiss healthcare reform goodbye for a long time

Once we get our foot in the door, we can improve it, and this could be the basis for single payer.

The bill answers the pre-existing condition discrimination, and that would take effect immediately if passed. It won't let insurers drop your coverage, and addresses costs. It also provide the foundation for the government to offer a public option. It may not be the most ideal, but it does provide a start, and doing nothing would give us nothing, and condemn tens of thousands of citizens no help at all.