Not socialism, just common sense

Finally, Congress has momentarily stepped off the special interest gravy train and decided that the voice of voters does matter.

I for one hope the passing of H.R. 3962 by Congress will begin an honest attempt by our government to broker with the all powerful health care insurance industry - a check and balance to curb skyrocketing health insurance premiums.

As a self-employed small business owner, I am sick and tired of being price-gouged by my insurance company every year. With a $10,000 personal deductible, and a $20,000 family deductible, I basically pay all out-of-pocket medical costs every year and the insurance company continues to raise my rates (this year $120 per month) without ever paying out on my direct costs.

Health care reform is long overdue and has nothing to do with socialism, but is all about the money.

James M. Allen

Hawthorn Woods