We recently attended a town hall on the topic of health care with our friends the Rounds in Middletown, sponsored by our Congressman Rush Holt (no relation to the more famous Rush!)
The overriding concern was the proposed health care plan. I was shocked by the size and intensity of the crowd. The hall was opened at 6pm, and full by 6:10pm. We got there about 6:40, and attended the outside meeting, where a congressional candidate had an open mike for anyone to share their opinions. There were about 600 people present, with my estimate of about 4 to 1 opposed to the Obama plan. Opponents were much more passionate than supporters.
Channel 11 covered the rally, but focused on the death of Kennedy (which happened the day before), and how he wanted this plan. Their coverage was disappointing, and pretty much ignored the rally and the disproportionate opposition to the plan. But it was a fascinating exercise in democracy.
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