hey!

I got an email from President Obama! I emailed him a suggestion about health care reform, and I got an email back. I am not naive enough to believe that Mr Obama actually drafted the email. That would be just taking too much of his time. It does however indicate that someone has read my email and responded. Surprise! Do I think that my comments will be acted upon? No not really. Do I think that my comments will be even considered? No, not my comments, per se...I expect that my comments got filed with other similar comments and the aggregate will be thought about. My statements will be one of so many believing such and such. That is a more likely scenario.

But, and this is a big one, someone is paying attention! And someone is responding! I am surprised, and relieved both. In fact, both times I have 'contacted my President', I have received responses. Hopefully, this indicates a more 'open' administration. My cynicism is strong enough that I can think that maybe the administration only appears more open. It would be great if my cynical mind would be way off base. Occasionally, not often, I am wrong to be cynical. I want this to be one of those times!

There is more! I also got an email from Nancy-Anne DePerle, who is Director, White House Office of Health Reform. This was a blog actually, but important to read. So now I am 'on the list'. Whether or not this is good remains to be seen. I think it is good however. BTW, I also get emails from Michael Steele of the RNC. I would not want to appear to be close minded. I would like to point out though, that these emails all end with a plea for money...Somehow, that is just not the same thing...

But Hey! I got email from the President!