Advocacy Project: Letter to Public Official

April 28, 2009

Senator Amy Klobuchar
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Klobuchar,
It has been an arising issue that individuals and families cannot afford reliable health insurance.
By signing this bill we can take a step in the right direction in
making health insurance more affordable for individuals and families that
are not covered.
H.CON.RES.48 expresses the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ensure that the health care needs of women and of all individuals in the United States are met. A majority of people are offered health insurance, but what about the jobs that do not provide this benefit? Also for people who are unemployed are not able to pay for proper health insurance for themselves or their families.

There are many consequences involved if people continue to live without health insurance. Many individuals with health conditions will begin to avoid going to the doctor if they cannot afford the care necessary creating more severe problems in the future.Uninsured children are more likely than insured children to not receive medical care for common conditions like ear infections- illnesses that if left untreated can lead to more serious health problems. If children are left untreated, more problems may arise causing life-long conditions.I have the freedom to go to the doctor if I have any concerns regarding my health while people have to live with their health conditions due to financial reasons.

I understand that tax payers will be paying more money if this bill is passed, but it's all for a good cause. By paying more for taxes, they may feel at ease to know that they're potentially saving peoples' lives. It is known that 44 million Americans living without health insurance. By signing this bill, we may decrease this number significantly and avoid more preventative deaths or conditions. The baby boom generation is also greatly affected by this issue. If they cannot afford health insurance, they'll be faced with financial challenges with the economy the way it is.

As a health educator, I know I'll be faced with families who may or may not be covered by health insurance. That's when I began to ask myself if health insurance is a privilege or a right? You can be the judge when you decide on signing this bill to make health insurance more available for people.

Thank you very much for taking the time to review my request. I will be awaiting your response in the near future and willing to answer any questions if you wish.

Christen B
1830 Orchid Lane
Cherry Blossom, MN 55874

Please let me know if you have any suggestions to make my letter better. Thank you!