Say what you will...

About over-taxation, welfare, Pell Grants...

Health care is a freakin' fundamental right. And for a country with as many health care resources as the United States to not grant its people that fundamental right is has been a crime against humanity.

But it's not enough to stop here. It will be an uphill battle to defend this monumental act, not to mention some of the brave legislators who more or less gave up their chances of re-election by voting for the bill. The bill still would leave MILLIONS uninsured. Congress finally did something right, and now it's time to make sure they never forget why this decision - despite the political costs - was worthwhile.

It's a step. Albeit one hell of a big step. And I think Ted Kennedy would be proud. And I guess today I, too, am proud to be an American.