Forum on Health Care at Wayne County Library, Tuesday, 9/1, 6 PM

Waynepeace invites the public to participate in an open forum about health care reform on Tuesday, September 1st at 6 PM at the Wayne County Public Library, 1106 Main St., in Honesdale.

This is a hot topic in all the United States because there is a dire need for reform due to the rising cost of health care, and because the current system is deeply flawed. Many don’t have insurance or their coverage is inadequate with no guarantee they can keep that coverage. The overflow turnout for Congressman Carney’s recent town hall meeting in Honesdale demonstrates the magnitude of people’s frustrations.

During his campaign for president, Barack Obama promised health care for all if he was elected; something like Medicare which is offered to all people over 65. This idea seemed highly popular, but, misinformation and misconceptions have corrupted the health care discussion, leaving it in disarray.

Waynepeace would like to give folks an opportunity to discuss the matter thoroughly, to express fears and frustrations, to uncover the misconceptions and help clear the misunderstandings. This forum is designed to contribute to a national consensus, to let our government know where the citizens stand on this matter.

This event is one in a series of monthly forums offered to the community by Waynepeace in its effort to bring people together to discuss issues affecting our community and the world. All are welcome to this free program. Refreshments will be served.

Use of the Wayne County Public Library facilities by Waynepeace does not imply endorsement by the library of Waynepeace’s activities or beliefs.

 

April Library Event – “The Middle East: Some Facts” with Lee Scanlon, 4/7/09, 6 PM

Local resident Lee Scanlon, who lived in the Middle East for 5 years and has worked as an Arabic translator, will lead a discussion entitled “The Middle East: Some Facts” at the Wayne County Public Library on Main Street in Honesdale on Tuesday, April 7, beginning at 6 PM.

Here is Mr. Scanlon’s statement describing his presentation:

“United States foreign policy for the Middle East region, especially with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is designed to perpetuate war. It has not failed, but on the contrary, has succeeded in that aim for many years. Yet that conflict is the major obstacle both to peace in the region and to world peace. It is also by far the greatest cause of what is called ‘terrorism’ and of the consequent loss of our freedom and our civil rights. Do we not have better things to do with our time, our energy and our resources than support this habit? As a first step toward changing this situation, it is essential to understand the facts. I would like to talk about some of those facts.”

Refreshments will be served. Use of Wayne County Public Library facilities by Waynepeace does not imply any endorsement by WCPL of Waynepeace’s opinions or policies.