Yesterday the Senate Finance Committee passed its healthcare legislation on a 14-9 vote. The legislative process ratchets up a notch, and the trillion-dollar sausage making really begins. As a citizen, it is important that you continue to stay engaged and have a say.

I share three articles as they represent a “personal” perspective on reform. Each one is unique but seems to converge on the same conclusion: we need something different than what is coming out of Congress right now.

One is an opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal on 10/10/09 titled “Paying the Health Tax in Massachusetts.” If you read one, read this as I think it is a signal of things to come if current legislation passes.

The second one is an interview with Whole Foods CEO John McKay about the controversy created when he wrote an op-ed piece on healthcare reform. It is important as it represents the views of a successful CEO who articulates a very clear set of values about corporate behavior. You can also find his original piece at the Whole Foods Blog.

The third article, “Obama’s Healthcare Horror,” by Camille Paglia appeared in Salon magazine in August. Wikipedia describes Ms Paglia as American author, teacher, social critic and dissident feminist. I just know she doesn’t mince words and is writing in a magazine whose articles by and large strongly support the current legislation.

I find some of the best information comes not from groups or associations but from individuals speaking out courageously. Stay tuned.

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