U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes discussed health care reform at a meeting of the Tilton-Northfield Rotary Club Wednesday.
"I support a public option," said Hodes, a Democrat who represents the 2nd District in the U.S. House. "I believe it's a very important, critical part of the reform effort."
Hodes said the public option does not mean a government takeover of health care or a single-payer system.
"What we are talking about is introducing competition into a system that needs it," Hodes said."Right now, frankly, the insurance company's bureaucrats are between you and your doctors."
A public option would mean that existing health insurance companies would have to streamline their costs, become more efficient and offer competitive prices along with a government plan — a similar plan to the one federal employees now have, Hodes said.
Hodes also took time to express his sadness over the death of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy.
"We have lost a great champion for health care reform and for the people," Hodes said to the Rotarians, before asking them to observe a moment of silence.
After the discussion, Hodes added that Kennedy was "a true champion" and that he will be "sorely missed" by all.
It was nice to see in the article that some of the people there were able to ask him some tough questions on this.
How about letting the rest of your constituents do the same, as well?
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