Never before in the history of the republic, has anything as egregious as the appointment of a dictator of our medical care occurred. Alas, the grinding efforts of the current administration have come almost full circle with the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency charged with implementing Obama care’s socialized medicine. Not one hearing before the Senate for confirmation was held, nor was any even scheduled. Yet, we now have a literal dictator that has praised England’s socialized health care system. (Note: I have had first hand experience with that system and it is truly frightening in its sweep of non-care. I was, under objection, given what was reportedly a physical consisting of my blood pressure, my temperature, weight, height and my medical history. That is far from my annual physical in this country and far from discerning any possible problems for early intervention.)

Under Obama care, there is supposed to be a 50% reduction in Medicare, shifting costs to Medicaid. How many of us can afford such a reduction in medical care? I am 66 years old and have private insurance that likely will go away as cost shifting makes my insurance unaffordable. Will you fare any better? We should all be complaining loudly to congress. While it likely will fall on deaf ears, please consider the fall back position and elect me as the Vermont Attorney General so I can sue to end this travesty along with the many other states doing so.

I need your support and your contributions so I can counter the media that favors socialized medicine. Contributions are very limited in Vermont to a maximum of $400.00, but I am far more interested in many small contributions. My web site, www.karenkerin.com, lists various ways you can help and contribute. Please help me help stop this destruction of the insurance we were compelled to pay for before we are cheated again. Please tell yours friends, neighbors and relatives of the horror that we face.