I was dismayed and worried today when the news about Bill Clinton's heart disease unfolded. It was especially worrisome the way it was done, of course, with the news flash, "Former President Clinton in hospital with chest pains!" screamed the notes.
But as it all shook out, it turns out that things are very much under control, and that the recommended quadruple bypass surgery was recommended, and will be performed, before any heart attack could occur. So of course he's in the hospital, he's getting ready for surgery.
Naturally Senator Clinton, and Chelsea, went to be with him, and, naturally, Hillary made a statement. But I slapped my desk and cried, "Go, Hillary!" when I read this quote:
“... We’re delighted we have good health insurance. That makes a big difference. And I hope someday everybody will be able to say the same thing.”
Health care remains at a crisis in this country, and the Republicans, who now have a president who seems to be vaguely pledging to actually do something about affordable health care, without mentioning how to pay for it or when, spent eight years fighting reasonable health care reform, and insulting the First Lady.
I am praying for Bill Clinton, as should everyone. No matter how common bypass surgery is, there is always a risk. I don't think this country is ready to lose Bill Clinton.
It's too bad he won't be able to campaign for John Kerry for a while. But. perhaps, this will slow down the critics from saying nasty things about Clinton, and indirectly help the Kerry-Edwards campaign.
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