Letter to the Waycross Journal Herald

To the Editor:

I was in attendance at the Town Hall meeting that took place on August 5. I have several comments on that subject.

First of all, although I did identify myself as a member of the Ware County Democratic Party Executive Committee, I did not intend to imply that I was representing the Party or the Executive Committee. I was merely trying to state my position vis-à-vis the healthcare legislation in question. I apologize to my fellow Democrats for appearing to speak on their behalf.

As to my question concerning an actual debate, I would like to point out that a lot of misinformation is being bandied about on this very important issue. Fox News is about as “Fair and Balanced” as a carnival roulette wheel. I think that a public debate would help clear the air on just what is and is not true. Rep. Kingston’s reply that Nancy Pelosi would not allow amendments to the bill on the floor of the House was completely beside the point.

My final question was in reference to a humorous comment that Rep. Kingston had made in his earlier comments. Speaking of insurance payments he had stated, with apparent sarcasm, “I just love paying my insurance bill. Don’t you just love paying that insurance bill?” My exact quote when I asked the question was, “…If I may? I liked what you said about loving to pay your insurance. That was good…but, and correct me if I’m wrong… Don’t we (I gestured at this point, indicating inclusion of all the taxpayers present)…pay for your insurance?”

That was a joke. But it was joke with a point. That point is, unlike millions of Americans, Rep. Kingston has insurance and has had it for some years and we’re paying for it.

How does this former insurance agent, who has been in office for nine terms (after winning his first election on a strict term limits platform) have any credibility at all on this issue?


Lamar Deal
Private Citizen
4550 Oak View Rd.
Waycross, GA 31503
912-614-5787