There is a storm brewing over the government health care plan that will be proposed durring this next legislative session. The democrats are in firm control of the House and Senate, but without satisfying GOP issues, Republicans can make any legislature that tries to get voted on a very messy process. Typically bills require 60 votes in the Senate to pass, but the Democrats only have 58. In the current federal budget being negotiated on, Democrats are trying to add a clause that will allow a health care bill to be approved by a simple majority; in this case 51.

The White house and the majority of Democrats favor such a strong arm tactic; Universal Health Care is a major bullet on the Democratic Platform. Republicans view this tactic, called reconciliation, as dirty and should not be used on such a major concern as health care. Some democrats also disfavor this tactic, holding the view that is just bad mojo to shove such a large bill down the opposing parties throat. These democrats know that in the future they can be on the receiving end of such a tactic.
For such an important policy, the health care bill needs to be carefully examined and both parties should be involved to make sure that it is the best plan for the American people. By the democrats attempting to enact the reconciliation process, they tip their hand. The democrats are more interested in putting a check mark in the health care box than in making sure that this health care bill is given the appropriate consideration. Major bills should not be allowed to be voted on in this simple majority way. Minor changes to American policy is a different matter, but major changes that can effect every American should go through a strict overview process.
With the economy in the shape it is in, and approval rating for the congress in the toilet, the Democrats should be acting with more wisdom and consideration for the well being of the country. This is bad form for the Democrats and is sure to disenfranchise not only their Republican counterparts but the American people.