Stop the Unpatriotic Attack on The American Plan!
Insurance companies are doing their worst, spreading lies in an attempt to maintain their profits and keep Americans from getting the care they so desperately need. You, our citizens, must be the heroes. Stand up, and speak up, for an American Plan!
Today we were forwarded an email from Alliance with an insanely lopsided and false survey. Here’s the text then Phone bank for Change! Phone bank for America in Manhattan Beach:
When Congress returns from recess on September 8, 2009, the health care reform debate will intensify. Health care legislation is set to be proposed in both the U.S. House and Senate; before critical votes take place, members of Congress want your opinion.
Legislators on both sides of the aisle have asked the Alliance for Affordable Services to find out how association members feel about key issues such as:
Proposed employer mandates on coverage
A government-run “public plan” option
Proposed tax increases on small businesses and the self-employed
Limitations placed on choice in health care providers by the creation of new federal regulations and commissions overseeing the health care industry.
This is a defining moment for the future direction of our country. It is vital that you share your opinions so we can deliver your feedback directly to members of Congress before they vote on these measures. Quality, choice, and affordability will be impacted by the direction Congress takes. Please let your voice be heard.
Respond by September 15, 2009, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Best regards,
Alliance Member Services
www.AffordableServices.org
1-800-733-2242
Please note: The Alliance for Affordable Services believes that it is important for our members to be informed about critical legislation that could impact you, your business, and your family. We realize that you may agree or disagree with the opinions and ideas presented. However, it is important that you express your opinions so your voice can be heard. If you would like to speak up about this survey, contact us and voice your opinion.
Please Do Not Reply To This Email: This email address is for administrative purposes only and is
not regularly monitored. If you need further assistance, please use the following link: www.AffordableServices.org/contact.asp.
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Published by
The Alliance for Affordable Services
P.O. Box 612547
Dallas, TX 75261-2547
1-800-733-2242
And the survey:
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your individual responses will be kept confidential. The Alliance will share the cumulative results of the survey with members of Congress before they vote on critical health care legislation.
1. Do you think a government-run public health care plan would improve the quality of your health care, worsen the quality of your health care, or keep it about the same?
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Do you think a government-run public health care plan would improve the quality of your health care, worsen the quality of your health care, or keep it about the same?
Quality of health care would improve
Quality of health care would stay about the same
Quality of health care would get worse
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2. Increasing FICA, payroll, and other tax rates on small businesses and the self-employed who have revenue exceeding $250,000 per year, which includes all Schedule C filers, S-Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, etc?:
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Increasing FICA, payroll, and other tax rates on small businesses and the self-employed who have revenue exceeding $250,000 per year, which includes all Schedule C filers, S-Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships, etc?:
Support
Oppose
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3. Raising taxes for families with incomes greater than $280,000 per year:
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Raising taxes for families with incomes greater than $280,000 per year:
Support
Oppose
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4. Creating an “employer mandate” requiring all but the smallest businesses to either offer employees health care coverage through a federally-qualified health plan or be subject to fines and tax penalties:
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Creating an “employer mandate” requiring all but the smallest businesses to either offer employees health care coverage through a federally-qualified health plan or be subject to fines and tax penalties:
Support
Oppose
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5. Requiring insurance companies that offer consumers the option to purchase more expensive health plans with more generous benefits to pay additional taxes:
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Requiring insurance companies that offer consumers the option to purchase more expensive health plans with more generous benefits to pay additional taxes:
Support
Oppose
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Take the poll, say yes to all, then tell them shame on you in the comments and tell that you will share this with the press.