Block GOP health care bill

I’ve been shocked and deeply distressed by the Republican Senators secrecy in crafting the most recent health care bill. Given the major repercussions of this bill, it should be at the forefront of public comment and debate. This latest effort by the Republicans in the Senate leaves me feeling yet again like I no longer live in a democracy. In order to counter this supreme lack of transparency and its harrowing impacts, it is the absolute duty of Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris to make every effort to block this bill.

Tactics should include withholding consent on routine matters until Republicans agree to hold hearings on this bill and offering as many amendments as possible to delay the process. This is an opportunity for leadership from the Democrats. We need to see that they’re willing to do everything in their power to fight for the welfare of their constituents.

Elizabeth de Mahy, Berkeley