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Frequently-Asked Questions
- Why does my event have to be on July 9th? Can't a local group pick its own date?
- By holding a single national day of action, we'll be able to tell a clearer and more powerful story to Congress and the media about how MoveOn members are acting to support President Obama's public health insurance option. Plus, we need to act fast because the Senate is working on health reform legislation right now.
- My senator or representative won't be in his or her office on that date.
- We're not planning to meet with members of Congress on July 9th -- only to deliver petitions to their staff, and demonstrate local support for President Obama's health care reform plan including a public option.
- What if he or she is a right-wing Republican -- are we wasting our time?
- No. An overwhelming majority of Americans, of all political persuasions, support a public health insurance option. By showing support for President Obama's plan, we can move even some unlikely figures to vote the right way -- or, at a minimum, soften their opposition.
- What if he or she has already committed to support Obama's plan -- why do we need to visit?
- It's not just a matter of voting yes on the final roll call. Conservatives in Congress are looking for every opportunity to scale back and water down Obama's health care reform plan. We need to make sure that progressives who support a public option show some real leadership and oppose attempts to water down health care reform.
- Where are the petitions coming from?
- MoveOn has been gathering signatures on the Stand with Obama: Support a Public Health Insurance Option petition since earlier this year when President Obama reaffirmed his support for a public option.
- If we have a big group, will we need a permit?
- It depends on where you're gathering. In most places, if you don't have a sound-system, you won't need a permit. But if you're at all unsure, check with the local authorities -- like City Hall, or the local sheriff.
- I have another question that's not answered here.
- Please email healthcareaction@moveon.org.
