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Which presidential candidate should alopecians vote for?
Which of the U.S. presidential candidates, including so-called 3rd-party candidates, do you believe would do the most to improve the lives of alopecians? Of course, your answer to this question will depend on how you view the candidates' proposed health care policies. But perhaps there ought to be some consideration of the candidates' overall economic visions as well.
In any event, do any of the candidates speak to or for you as an alopecian? Based on what you've learned about the candidates, is there one or more you think would implement the kind of policy changes that would make it easier to pass legislation like H.R. 7078, for example, which purportedly would "increase public awareness of and research on autoimmune diseases in order to help patients get diagnosed more quickly and receive proper treatment as soon as possible, as well as to improve the quality of life for those already suffering from autoimmune diseases?"
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Comment by rj, Co-founder on October 15, 2008 at 11:24pm
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And which one was that, Bogie? ;-)
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Comment by Carol on October 15, 2008 at 11:44pm
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Canada's voter turnout was pityful. Someone on my facebook page said that if Canadian's could also vote in the US election the turn out would probably be better. I haven't followed it very closely but I think Obama is onto something. He seems to actually care - just a little.
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Comment by kastababy on October 16, 2008 at 10:07am
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Obama, Obama, Obama!!
As I have grown up and gradually had to fight my own battles with insurance companies and the like in regards to treatments and medications and the whole nine yards, I have seen and experienced firsthand how whenever Democrats are in control of the White House and both houses of Congress, the insurance companies stay in check, the hospitals and doctors stay in check, and why is this? Because the party of Jefferson has historically been the party that champions the underdog and is more likely to hold these folks accountable for their actions (or inactions, as is the case with alopecia.) What have I gotten in the last 8 years with a Republican White House and Republican Congress? Higher premiums, less choice, more rigidity within my insurance plan, less coverage, and someone actually trying to deny me coverage for a "pre-existing condition" when I have documentation that dates back almost 30 years proving that I have always been covered by someone's insurance. While I am not totally sold on the idea of universal health care, I know that the current system we have in the United States is broken beyond repair and we need a major paradigm shift in order to make sure that the needs of everyone are met. Like Carol, I think Obama is onto something, but then again, so was Hillary Clinton 16 years ago -- she saw the writing on the wall then, but because folks were out to get her because she was a woman the problem was allowed to get worse. So for me the choice is clear: OBAMA!!!
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Comment by Celeste Edwards on October 16, 2008 at 11:37am
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I HAVE considered this VERY topic in my voting plans this election. I have read each candidates plans (which you can find on their websites) and I'm pretty sure I have come to a decision!! Unfortunatly, one man CAN NOT change WASHINGTON!! Each of our voices MUST be heard LOUD and CLEAR on a local level as well as a national level!!
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Comment by Galvin on October 16, 2008 at 12:52pm
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Kastababy is correct about when the Democrats had the White House, Health insurance premiums
went down. And Celeste Edwards has a good point too.
We really need a change in Washington besides just the White House, so I hope Obama wins with
a mandate and carrys a lot of other Democrats into office with him.
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Comment by Brianne on October 16, 2008 at 5:05pm
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I won't be voting based on my Alopecia! Alopecia is the least of my worries when it comes to a president!! lol I am voting based on what I think it best economically for my family, myself, and the government. Social issues will be the last priotity for me in this election.
And this will be the very first election I can vote in. I am so excited! lol
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Comment by CSue on October 16, 2008 at 9:22pm
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My vote goes to the Senator from Illinois, Barack Obama. I believe his healthcare plan will make health insurance more accessible & affordable to more Americans than John McCain's plan. I think an Obama administration will come closer to addressing the other problems with healthcare than a McCain administration, such as, out of control healthcare costs (not just insurance), coverage of MRI's for women at high risk for breast cancer, coverage for needed therapies for developmental disabilities, coverage for pre-existing health conditions & disabilities, expanded healthcare coverage for children and more funding for traumatic brain injuries, to name a few. I think Obama's administration would also be more likely to support HR 7078 than McCain. Obama also supports mental health parity, whereas, McCain opposes it. Obama is a co-author of the Expanding the Promise to Individuals with Autism Act (S. 937) and supports more funding for autism research. McCain's comments on this subject in the debate seemed more like an afterthought and he has no previous involvement in authoring legislation for services in support of autism. While there are other important issues being faced in this election, I am satisfied with Senator Obama's position on these issues, but since this topic is healthcare, that's the only one I've addressed.
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Comment by Linda on October 16, 2008 at 10:24pm
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From the original "Obama Girl", lol, for those of you who don't know, it's me, lol! Anyway, on HealthCare-Obama, Economy-Obama, Iraq-Obama...on bringing the US of A together, again, Obama. It is important that we as Americans realize that Barack Obama can not do this alone, as someone above mentioned, change must come from those of us in the neighborhoods, municipalities, counties, cities, states, etc. We have to join together and become one to create and effect positive change for ourselves and our future. Obama doesn't see a white America or a black America, he sees a United States of America!
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It's always interesting to see what folks on the other side of the "pond" have to say about American politics and elections. So the betting houses and the bookies in the UK are already paying out on Obama winning the election with 18 days to go huh? Maybe you should tell them that the Republicans have a history of stealing elections and disenfranchising minority voters here in the States, so don't get their hopes up too terribly much yet. :)
P.S. Just as a means of hedging my bets, I'm still learning the words to "O, Canada" -- LOL!
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Linsey, thanks for your feedback, but I must say that the civil manner in which everyone has responded is quite exemplary. I'd like to think that the reason for this is Alopecia World is perceived to be a family whose members are free to disagree without being disagreeable. Indeed, it's not merely differences of opinion that divide people, but an inability to discuss and negotiate our differences of opinion in considerate and constructive ways. Thanks to the members of Alopecia World for providing this example, not only in the course of this discussion, but also in countless other ways as they've interacted here in our beloved community. :-)
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