When Sen. Olympia Snowe commented this week on translating "empathy of your experience into legislation," she made a profound statement on what is currently missing in American politics. The pinnacle of such indifference to the average citizen's plight is seen today in the partisan stalling of healthcare. You would think that our leaders would want the U.S. to improve its ranking of 37th in the world for healthcare, and to ensure that families are not destroyed by lack of affordable insurance.
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