On September 9, 2009 President Barack Obama spoke to both houses of Congress about the plan he is advocating to reform our Health Care system. His speech was great. I thought that he was as articulate, intelligent, and gracious as always. I also thought he did a great job explaining his points and debunking the lies his opponents are pushing such as "death panels", insuring illegal immigrants, and covering abortion. Here is the video
Unfortunately there was an event during the speech that may overshadow what the President was actually trying to communicate. When Obama categorically denied that he was suggesting that illegal immigrants should have universal health care coverage, South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" in the middle of the President's speech.
I was shocked and appalled. These are supposed to be professionals. How could he disrespect the President of the United States that way? Second, how could he be that ignorant to think that Obama's plan would include covering illegal immigrants. I think that if Obama were white, Wilson would never have done that. Today, Wilson apologized but I don't believe it. I don't think that it from the heart at all, just going through the motion to protect his career.
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