Published: October 24, 2009 03:49 pm         

FLASHPOINT: Time for reform; don’t believe health care nay-sayers

League of Women Voters of the United States has taken the unusual action of buying media ads in a few key states. The LWV ad (which will air Oct. 14-28 in Arkansas, Maine and North Dakota) counteracts the deceptive tactics of health care reform opponents, urging citizens to contact their legislators about health care reform.

“Health care reform is a critically important issue for Americans — an issue that requires action from all of us,” said national League president Mary G. Wilson.

“After watching opponents of health care reform repeatedly attempt to scare people with lies and disorderly conduct, the League decided that we must speak up … As a non-partisan membership organization that believes in reasoned and civil debate we felt compelled to take a stand against the lies and the distortions,” Wilson stated.

“Although the League’s buying-power is small compared to the vast resources of special interests, we know that our message is shared by countless ordinary Americans,” adds Indiana president, Karen Kay Leonard. “Health care is too important to let the nay-sayers with money stand in the way of real reform.”

“We have had an overwhelming response from League members and supporters on this issue. We need everyone’s help in the fight for reform. Sharing this message is one way to take action. We hope that Americans will tell their Senators to stand up to the lies,” avowed Wilson.

— Karen Kay Leonard,

President, League of Women

Voters of Indiana