Courtney Stood on the High Ground

From a letter to the editor published in the September 8, 2009 edition of the New London Day:

I appreciate Rep. Joe Courtney for making good on his campaign promises and walking that proverbial walk. He has demonstrated that he truly is a representative of the people, not the politics. I salute him for restoring honor and honesty to public office.

He stood his ground, the high ground, at the acrimonious Montville town meeting. He endured some cheap shots and low blows from the “frankly, I don't give a damn about the uninsured because I have my health care coverage” crowd. He stood tall and landed some good, clean punches. It's reassuring to know we have him fighting for our fellow uninsured Americans.

He has been the steadying hand, moral compass and a clear and uncompromising conscience for the people of his district during these difficult times. Kudos to him for remaining centered and committed on legislating health care reform.

How can we help Rep. Courtney advance the humanity, compassion, pragmatism and patriotism contained in the public option? How do we argue convincingly and successfully that the public option is the best health care alternative for our grandparents and our grandbabies?

How can we help Congressman Courtney? Where would he like us to go?

Mary Hansen Old Saybrook
"Regional"