Keeping it simple -OR- Before the Storm

Robert Reich has an explanation of the public option that should be
included in any consideration of a "plan". In 159 seconds.
Simple, concise and factually accurate.

To be sure, a large element of our representative democracy is making strategic maneuvers as groundwork for their pet add-ons, ups and extras. It's in our national security interests to address the structural deficiencies in our health care delivery system that leave such attractive trails of crumbs to be coveted by the freepers, con men and opportunists. It's also important to expose who it is that is dropping the crumbs, who is rewarding them for their service and who's ultimately paying the higher and higher bill.