One man's bickering is another man's debate

According to President Obama, disagreement with the government plan to take over the health insurance industry is nothing but "bickering". This characterization offends Americans who reject the notion that government is supposed to be our caretaker. Health industry reforms are necessary, but those reforms must embrace free market principles and put consumers in control. Government intervention is the cause of escalating costs, not a solution. Until Obama recognizes this fact, he can expect the debate to continue.

[Letter to the Editor - Detroit Free Press. Published 09/13/2009.]