The First Step

I’m not naive enough to think the passing of the health care bill is the end of all our health care problems, but I do think it’s a step in the right direction. This bit in the Atlantic summarizes my feelings pretty well:

Why This Moment Matters

There are countless areas in which America does it one way and everyone else does it another, and I say: I prefer the American way. Our practice on medical coverage is not one of these. Despite everything that is wrong with this bill and the thousand adjustments that will be necessary in the years to come, this is a very important step.