Wayne Shepherd
Wayne Shepherd: Welcome to today's edition of The Public Square®
with our host Dave Zanotti, President of the American Policy Roundtable. Dave, I
don't remember that President Barack Obama is a particular expert on healthcare?
Is he?
Dave Zanotti: I know this is different, Wayne. Normally we don’t talk
about the President, regardless of who is in office. We’ve turned the Presidency
into an idol in this country. We have placed way too much importance on the
White House and disregarded the Congress. That’s a big mistake.
But today we have to make a case for the common good. The President is
leading the charge for a federal takeover of healthcare. He is not being honest
with us in many ways. We have written to him and asked for a meeting. He has
refused to meet with us. We got a post card in return.
The President is not an expert in healthcare. He is not a doctor. He has
never run an insurance program, sold a policy or owned a company. His background
is in community organizing and education. He is way over his head on this
subject.
Most members of Congress are too. The difference is, many of them are willing
to admit they are in way over their heads.
WS: So what does this mean for us?
DZ: A little honesty can go a long way in Washington, Wayne. What it
should mean is that we move very carefully because mistakes here can literally
cost people their lives. The biggest mistake we can make here, is to be in a
hurry. That kind of pride can lead us into a very big fall.
WS: There's no question this kind of legislation is on a fast track in
Washington.
We need to
do something, and we need to do it now. We'll continue talking about
this on The Public Square® everyday at this time. For Dave
Zanotti, I'm Wayne Shepherd.
Roundtable's
Special Report on Healthcare
The President is No Expert - June 17th, 2009
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