In a democracy, protests aren't a mob

I find it very disturbing how when ordinary people who are exercising their rights and expressing concerns over the health care bill are being labeled "mobs." Funny how all those ranting anti-war protesters, pro-amnesty, bleeding hearts and the extreme left who literally shut down invited speakers at various colleges were called "grass roots movements."

I'd like to attend one of these town hall meetings and very calmly ask this simple, still unanswered question. Mr. Congressman, if this plan is so grandiose why then is it not made mandatory that Congress also sign on to it? Could it be for the same reason they are not required to retire on our Social Security plan? Let us use our heads people not our emotions. Reform health care, don't destroy it.

Cathy Burger

Mount Prospect