Houston Health Insurance Rallies
According to the article “Houston turns out for health care reform” by James Thompson from People’s Weekly World Newspaper, 2000 supporters of health care reform had a rally organized by Organizing for America (OFA) at Houston City Hall.
Many Houston health insurance policy holders are passionate about seeing change. The rally was endorsed by OFA, Harris County Democratic Party, Harris County AFL-CIO, SEIU and Justice for Janitors. About 100 people attended who oppose health care reform. They were drowned out by supporters of reform. Houston police officers were on duty and no violence broke out.
One of the highlights of the rally was a speech given by Rep. Al Green, D-Houston. He pointed out that the US is spending $2.5 trillion a year in health care but we cannot afford this. He believes that everyone should be protected and health care should serve all.
