Hello from Asher Heimermann

[AsherHeimermann]

My name is Asher Heimermann from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I am 14 years of age and this is my fouth year involved in politics and government. I have submitted countless letters to political and government leaders as well as international leaders. I've been volunteering for Senator Barack Obama since June, 2007. Last week, I reached my fundraising goal of $3,000 for Senator Obama.

I have decided to get involved for multiple reasons, the primary reason being today a lot political views of the youth are not heard and I feel it is an important to make a difference. I invite you to visit my official website at www.AsherHeimermann.com to learn more about me and my involvement in politics and government.

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at [e-mail] . I look forward to sharing my views and thoughts on Democratic Underground.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

1. Hello Asher,

Welcome to DU.

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

2. Rock out Asher!

I started to get involved in politics and activism around your same age, although my hot buttons were nuclear disarmament and apartheid protests.

Today's kids have a lot more ideas being thrown at them--the more they enlighten themselves, the easier the time they'll have finding their own right path.

[earthboundmisfit]

3. Welcome, Asher!

:hi:

[Lisa0825]

4. Welcome to DU!

:yourock:

[movonne]

5. Hi...glad you stopped by...

[patrice]

6. Greetings Asher Heimermann. Pleased to meet you!

Did you attend an Obama platform meeting yet?

I went to one about Health Care yesterday.

[AsherHeimermann]

8. Comment from Asher Heimermann

Hi Patrice,

Well, I could say that but I was the one that planned all three platform meetings in my City. My meetings went well. We discussed the climate crisis and healthcare.

[patrice]

14. "Small" things can be way more important than people realize . . .

especially when, without them, there would be NOTHING.

Did you agree upon group statements about the climate crisis and/or health care?

I was surprised by how easily our group of 20 was able to formulate their position. Perhaps your groups share some of our principles . . . ?

We decided that we would write planks about Access, Quality & Cost. We decided:

1. Access: Any health care program that we implement must be portable and cover everyone.

2. Quality: Any health care program must provide high quality care that includes these priorities: medically necessary care; preventive care; and proactive chronic care.

3. Cost: Any health care program should have systems in place to sustainably control costs while maintaining quality and affordability for patients.

We also included:
There must be a portable electronic medical record, for each person, that is owned by the patient.

We believe the most effective way to implement all of these policies is through a Single Payer system.

This group supports the principles of HR 676 - expanded and improved Medicare for all.

[ancient_nomad]

7. Hello Asher and.....

Welcome to DU!! I look forward to hearing your thoughts and views.


:yourock:

[scarletwoman]

9. Hi Asher! Great to have you here! Welcome!

I took a quick look at your website -- very impressive! I loved your list of issues.

Good for you for getting involved, I hope you inspire many of your peers. You are the ones who have the biggest stake in the future. Rock on!

sw

[opihimoimoi]

10. Keep this up and ya might be in politics forever...tis a good way to solve things

in a groupy sort of way...

Way to go guy...be astute

[Oceansaway]

11. TOUCHE !!..n/t

[stillrockin]

12. Great site, Asher.

Welcome to DU!

[Esra Star]

13. Asher, I think people your age who even are aware of

politics are exceptional.
Some little voice in my head is saying:- "Is this for real?".
If it is then you have totally over-achieved. Well done.
What more can I say?
Find time to smell the roses.
Cheers

[AsherHeimermann]

15. Comment from Asher Heimermann

Thank you everyone! It means a lot to know I have a such a nice community to hang out at. Please think about signing up for my Monthly Newsletter that I send the first day of every month. It informs people of my upcoming interviews and special events. To sign up, go to:

http://www.asherheimermann.com/contact/newsletter

I'll be here daily commenting on threads and posting on my Journal. Thanks again everyone!

[AnnieBW]

16. Welcome to DU!!!

We're glad to have you!

[southerncrone]

17. Welcome to DU, Asher!

You are an inspiration. I'm so glad more youth are getting involved in politics these days. The youth of our nation is our future & you have every right to be taking stands & pushing issues.

Recruit more kids your age to the cause!:hi:

(P. S. Asher was my grandfather's middle name, I haven't heard it years; he was a VERY special man & I think you will be, too!):patriot:

[Hekate]

18. Welcome to DU, Asher. It's a pleasure to meet you.

:hi:

Hekate