Crowd rallies for Medicare for all in Hendersonville
The event was sponsored by Progressive Organized Women,
"I am a strong advocate for single-payer health care for everyone. Let's cut out the middle man and the corporate wealth," she said. "Everyone in and nobody out; I am a firm believer in that. I may not live to see it, but somebody will."
Several rally attendees took turns sharing stories about how high medical costs have impacted them.
"I for one think it is time for these co-pays to go, and we can make that happen with Medicare for all," Bossert said. "I am ready for Medicare for all now. Not in a month, not in a week, not in 10 years. It is good for business. It is good for human beings. It is time to stop focusing on health insurance and focus on health care. That's what people need."
He said people should not have to suffer consequences to receive medical care, especially when it saves their lives.
"This is America," he said. "We can do better than that."
"We are here to let people know there is a way out of this mess," Carson said. "Too many can't get health care. They can't afford it. Even when they have health care, they can't afford it. We need to rectify the situation."
Tuesday's rally corresponded with the Poor People's Campaign, which has hosted events all over the country, including one Monday in
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