Change that is not just cosmetic--that is not just a political but a social victory for Americans--will happen when people take unreasonable positions and get into uncomfortable conversations because, like past issues involving slavery, inequality, and poverty, they believe America has a moral imperative to provide security through healthcare to all of its citizens like other industrial democracies do.
The single-payer movement can provide a home for people willing to take these positions. The movement which fought hard over the past year can help take on bought and paid for politicians, media misinformation and disinformation on healthcare, and cynicism among progressives and Democrats who do not believe America could one day have a not-for-profit healthcare system.
And, to those who wish for a public option, join the ongoing fight for single payer. You just might get the pragmatists to compromise and pass a public option.
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