Rep. Neugebauer's Position on Health Care

Randy,
I read your September 7th Roundup, which was devoted mostly to healthcare.
While I agree with most of what you say, I believe you are missing the main point. It seems very clear to me that there is very divided opinion among the population on the need for health care reform. When something is not clearly desired or advantageous, there should be no effort to pursue it. Conversely, projects which have a majority of support, should be pursued providing there is no apparent down the road disadvantage. This does not mean that it automatically becomes a problem for Congress. State and local governments can many times solve problems easier than the federal government.
Some examples of desirable problems to work on are:
1.) Tax reduction. This would result in smaller government, which is already bloated. It would encourage development of small and large business with increased employment.
2.) Enforcement of antitrust laws. This would eliminate exorbitant bonuses and salaries of corporate and government executives. This would establish in the mind of the general public a greater confidence in the fairness of business and government and encourage private development.
Some examples of problems to avoid are:
1.) Abortion. Emotional feelings are extremely strong on both sides of the question. Government is denied right by the First Constitutional Amendment to instigate controls,
2.) Stem cell research. There is strong public opposition to this on religious grounds. Any technological developments are not apparently unfavorable to society, but that is no reason for government to give its financial support, especially in these times of great debt and public opposition.
In general, choose carefully the subjects on which legislation should be considered. Operate similarly to the Supreme Court, which denies hearing many cases offered to them. In addition, start to concentrate on eliminating old legislation, rather than developing new legislation. This will lead to greater personal freedoms and better financial development for the country.
A good time to start is now, with the elimination of healthcare reform. As changes may be desirable, those changes can be made by municipal and state governments. I see no need for Congress to intervene at this time. You said, "It's not too late for us to create better solutions that will allow more accessible, affordable, quality health care for all Americans". All Americans do not desire what may be your definition of "accessible, affordable, quality health care". From my point of view we already have it.