Surgeon General (Dean, maybe?)

[fadedrose]

Here's a copy of an email I got from Rep. Conyers (MI). I happen to agree with him and sent a comment on the link he provided...in my comment I suggested Howard Dean, but you do as you please...or not.


"Dear (snipped):

Earlier this month I raised concerns about the trial balloon floated for Surgeon General, Dr. Sanjay Gupta .

The doctor is a health commentator for CNN who dispenses medical advice with a breezy style appropriately suited to the brief two-minute segments of television.

While he has earned praise for his television persona, there are undeniable drawbacks that would limit his effectiveness as an advocate for the comprehensive health care reform this country urgently needs.

We need a Surgeon General serious about health care reform.

The TV Doctor has been criticized by many for his close ties to the pharmaceutical and health care industries and for not disclosing the sources of his speaking fees which command up to $50,000 per appearance.

His strong criticisms of reform beg the question whether his cozy relationships with the health care industry would compromise his ability to lead the U.S. Public Health Service and serve as a vocal advocate for change.

Act Now. Demand a Serious Reformer for Surgeon General
http://johnconyers.com/gupta

Too many questions linger about the qualifications of Sanjay Gupta for him to lead our Public Health Service. Please send a message that we need a serious reformer for Surgeon General.

Thank you again for your commitment to a better democracy.

Your Friend,

John Conyers, Jr.

johnconyers.com




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[BlooInBloo]

1. A master of the Sternly Worded Letter, the likes of which has hitherto scarely been seen.

[WeDidIt]

2. I've lost all respect for Conyers

Gupta is the absolute best choice ever for SG.

[Unsane]

3. agreed

[depakid]

7. Guota? The guy who can't get his facts right? and has ZERO experince in public health?

If I didn't know better, I'd guess that was sarcasm.

Even Reagan managed to do better than that.

[firedupdem]

4. All he does is write letters. No credibility. n/t

[smalll]

5. Dean would never go for it. He's too grounded and sensible to be willing to wear --

those brocaded, epauletted, pseudo-military, doorman-like operetta costumes that Surgeon-Generals tend to sport.

And I'm not a huge Dean fan, but I'll give him credit for that kind of taste, at least!

[PBS Poll-435]

6. Dear Representative Conyers

Grow a pair when it comes to dealing with the Republicans and then we can talk about Obama's picks.

Sincerely,

Me

[Boomerang Diddle]

8. When was the last time Dean practiced medicine?

Just wondering.