It is extremely disturbing to see evidence on the news media that Town Hall meetings being held during this August recess of Congress, on the subject of health care, is resulting in chaos, rudeness, and refusal to allow the Congressman or Senator to address the issue in an environment of willingness to listen and learn. Rather, just spouting off and shouting down any attempt for civil discourse has become the norm.
This has happened in New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Texas, among other places, and it makes one wonder if at least some of them are being orchestrated by opposition groups in the health care industry and by conservative and Republican party activists.
Are we going to allow mob rule to prevent civilized, reasonable discussion in public meetings? Is this the way for citizens to conduct themselves in public places? There is absolutely NO excuse for this kind of behavior, and it is hoped that it will not spread further and prevent serious analysis of the very important issue of health care in America!