As you may have been aware of, the "public option" has been a major issue in the healthcare fight. The public option would offer a public, non-profit alternative to private insurance, and if done correctly, could offer real competition and choice. 

Without the public option, I personally oppose the bill, as it forces everyone in America to buy insurance from private companies, without offering them an affordable option -- a windfall for insurance companies. 

The White House, while claiming to support the public option, has actually been trying to remove it from the bill. But due to a bold and effective campaign by progressive organizations, refusing to believe the excuses and equivocations (on behalf of insurance companies), the public option has repeatedly been revived. There's a real chance now to push this through with enough pressure.

Thanks,

Rob