We Need Dan Seals

We are all aware that we must change the way things are run if we are to have the kind of country and government we really want. Dan Seals, as much as Barack Obama, is a candidate for change. As Obama said in 2008, to Seals “change” isn’t just a word, it’s a way of life.

What do you want to change the most? How about the health system? How about fighting for a really fair way of making sure everyone has an affordable, accessible, reliable method of receiving the excellent health care that our country is capable of? The insurance and pharmaceutical companies have held us hostage for too long – rationing health care, deciding who gets it and for how long, charging high prices (many times it’s more for women than men) and making millions in profits. It’s time to push for – no, fight for – either a public option or at least a way for those 55 years and older to buy into Medicare. Dan Seals believes that all Americans deserve affordable and comprehensive health care. It is unacceptable that over 47 million of us remain uninsured.

How about changing the way banks and corporations control the finances of our country? They were at least partly responsible for the fiasco last year but now are starting to play the same kinds of games with our money – as well as giving out huge bonuses to those who are still gaming the system. Surely there must be ways of curbing this greed and restore fiscal discipline. Dan Seals’ business experience and economic background makes him a perfect candidate to push for such legislation.

As women we have much more power than we give ourselves credit for. We can make a difference if we are willing to work for it. We need someone who is willing to be on our side and fight for equal rights for everyone regardless of gender, race, or religion. And we don’t need a woman to do this. We need Dan Seals. We need Dan Seals in Congress.


--Necia Apfel, Highland Park