Posts Tagged ‘Perspective: Person of Faith’
Letter to Editor: Jenny of Nashville, TN
Jenny of Nashville, TN writes: I am disappointed in Senator Alexander's actions this week concerning the Senate health care bill. He is failing to stand up for the needs of Tennesseans – 526,000 of who stand to lose their health care with any vote to repeal the ACA. 1 in 10 of Americans in general.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Denise of Nashville, TN
Denise of Nashville, TN writes: To the editor: I am writing today to petition Senators Alexander and Corker to oppose any repeal without replacement of the ACA. This would be reckless and insensitive. Suicide is now the number one killer among pre-teens and teens. What will happen with mental health? How will we help these…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Becky of Nashville, TN
Becky of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Editor, I have been grateful for the Affordable Care Act and how it has allowed my family to get the healthcare coverage they need. My son-in-law, a hard working young man, has been able to get insurance via the ACA, when his several part time jobs were not offering…
Read MoreCarl of Phenix City, AL
Carl of Phenix City, AL writes: I am the pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City, Alabama I believe all Americans should be able to receive treatment and care when they need it. I read today that only 8.8% of Americans are without health insurance. It seems to me that in a country with…
Read MoreDanielle of Collierville, TN
Danielle of Collierville, TN writes: I moved to Memphis 8 years ago for a job on the medical staff of Baptist Memorial Health Care. I am now a mother of two girls residing in Collierville and serve our paralyzed veterans at the Memphis VA Medical Center. As a Christian, I believe we all deserve access…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Samm of Madison, TN
Samm of Madison, TN writes: While I am proud of Tennessee’s two senators, Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, I am concerned that both of them have talked about the need to sustain the benefits of ACA for those in need until a better plan is in place, but then both turned around and voted for…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Senator Alexander, My son was born 10 weeks early and spent 46 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Nashville. I never planned on having a preemie, never planned on hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, or having a sick baby struggling to breathe and eat.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Amy of Nashville, TN
Amy of Nashville, TN writes: My name is Amy Cooper and I want to share my story in hopes that our elected officials will reconsider repealing the Affordable Care Act without an effective replacement. Both of my children live with serious autoimmune diseases, one of which periodically requires hospitalization and lifelong medication. Our last trip to…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Denise of Nashville, TN
Denise of Nashville, TN writes: Dear Editor, My name is Denise Bahil and I am a constituent from Nashville. I am writing because I stand by the Tennessee Senators statements to NOT repeal the ACA until there is an acceptable replacement. However, I am disappointed by their recent votes on the budget resolution that seems…
Read MoreKristin of Nashville, TN
Kristin of Nashville, TN writes: I am a wife, a mom of a 4 year old, and stepmom of a 12 year old. I work full time at a nonprofit that serves those without dental insurance, and I work part-time as a helper at my daughter’s day school. I have lived in Nashville for 15…
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