It was nice to see that the “Hands of My Health Care” bus and tour had a great turnout in Washington last night. I hope Congressman Ellsworth reads the coverage, and more importantly I hope the folks continue to call and let him know we are not interested in a Government takeover of our Health Care system.

I have heard all the speakers, but the one I am most impressed with is Tarah De Staic who was born in Ireland and lived in the United Kingdom. Remember, this is the Model President Obama wants to adopt for our Country!

An Indianapolis resident, De Staic was born in Ireland and lived in the United Kingdom for four years before moving to the U.S. 15 years ago. De Staic, having experienced first-hand public healthcare, shared her thoughts, drawing parallels between her life in the U.S. and her family in Europe.

“National healthcare can be summed up in two words: ‘waiting list,’” De Staic said.

Her husband, now a U.S. citizen, developed a back problem that required him to see a specialist. He was able to get into the specialist within three days. It took her brother, who also had a back problem, 13 months to see a specialist.

In the United Kingdom, De Staic and her husband saved for four years to buy a home and were never able to get ahead. Within two years in the U.S., they purchased their first home.

“We got tired of the taxation,” De Staic said of life in Europe. “Overall taxation is higher.”

Make no mistake, this is where our Health Care system is heading if we let Congressman Ellsworth keep supporting President Obama and Speaker Pelosi.

Full Article in the Washington Times Herald