Some of you may know already that today, the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment (which bans federal funding of abortion in the new health care bill) was tabled and thus defeated by a vote of 54 to 45.
You may also know that our distinguished senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) was one of those 54.
He has not responded to my first e-mail yet, but I sent him another one to let him know what I think of his actions today.
I would encourage you to contact him by e-mail and do the same.
Mr. Nelson,
I am extremely disappointed in your action today as you voted to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment. I am dumbfounded by your inability to represent your constituents.
Why did you choose not to stand up for life? Why did you choose to ignore the wishes of the majority? You were not elected to do whatever you want, sir. You were elected to represent the views of the citizens of Florida.
If Sen. Reid's health care bill passes with the CAPPS language as it is now, I will do everything in my power to show fellow voters in Florida how you were directly responsible.
Please, stop ignoring the citizens. Do not vote for this health care reform bill. Do not vote for the 2000-page bill that will cost our weakened economy over 1 TRILLION dollars and 5.5 MILLION jobs. I'm not stupid. I know that this bill WILL increase taxes and premiums and cut benefits for everyone.
Health care reform is needed. But this bill is wrong in every way.
Thank you for your time,
Andrew Ensley
It was difficult to be this polite.
This is an open letter that I sent to Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) about the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment which would ban federal funding of abortions in any new health care bill passed.
You can contact him yourself by calling (202) 224-5274
(Note: when I called it went straight to voicemail and the mailbox was full)
You can also contact him by e-mail here.
Dear Senator Bill Nelson,
I know from your history on the issue of abortion that you will probably oppose the Nelson-Hatch-Casey amendment, but I urge you, as a constituent in your state, to consider that a November CNN poll found that 61% of Americans reject federal funding of abortions.
It is a violation of the taxpayers' consciences to force us to fund elective abortions or plans that cover elective abortions.
All the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment does is ensure that the long-standing language of the Hyde Amendment remains consistent in our nation's health care.
I must inform you that the respect for life is the most important issue to me when I vote. I will not support any politician that believes it is acceptable to end an innocent life in any situation. I personally know many other voters who would agree. I am sharing this letter (along with your response) with them and urging them to contact you as well.
Please respect the wishes of your constituents and the lives of the defenseless.
Please vote yes on the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment.
Sincerely,
Andrew Ensley
I never thought I'd be saying this, but the New York Times agrees with me. For anyone who thought I was making unfair conclusions, even the New York Times acknowledges that the president lied and abortion would be covered by the proposed plan.
From the article:
...his assertion that “no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions” is not so clear-cut.
...
Existing restrictions on the use of federal money for abortion would remain in place, as Mr. Obama stated. But in practice, the public and private money would all go into the same pot, and the source of money for any single procedure is largely a technicality.
See for yourself:
Check Point: Examining Obama’s Assertions
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Published: September 9, 2009
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