Republicans "Go For the Kill" on Health Care

By Zamboni

We went to the vet today. For an antibiotic shot, a chemistry profile, a worm check, and a bunch of other tests, the final bill was $315. Thankfully, our owners were standing by with their American Express card, so we got the health care we needed.

But 43 million other American pets have no coverage for health care at all — and therefore, get no shots, no tests, no worm checks, no nothing. Either they have no one to take care of them, or their owners can't afford the vet bills that our humans easily (although crabbily) pay.

Okay, we're kidding you. We're actually talking about 43 million American humans, not pets. But President Obama has asked us to spread the word on health care reform, so we are. Please write your representatives in Washington and ask — no, tell — them to pass the President's plan ASAP.

While we're on the subject, we think the Republicans who have fantastic health care as members of Congress should be ashamed of themselves. Yes, we're talking to you, Jim DeMint. And we're also disgusted with rich assholes like William Kristol and nutcases like Glenn Beck, who never have to worry about whether they can afford their rabies shots.

Which, judging by all the foam on the mouths, they need.