by William Hughes
On Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2009, Mad As Hell Doctors rallied in Lafayette Park in front of the White House. The group supports a single-payer healthcare system. Two of their slogans are: “Everybody in! Nobody out!” and “Single payer or bust!” The doctors have been on a nationwide tour promoting their cause via a huge Care-A-Van of vehicles proudly displaying their symbolic white ribbons. Along the way they have staged many rallies and town hall meetings, given speeches, and canvassed numerous neighborhoods for new advocates. Their initiative, which sees “healthcare for all” as a moral and social justice issue for all Americans, was launched in Sequim, WA on Aug. 28. Dr. Margaret Flowers of Baltimore helped to organize the rally and also served as its MC. For background see their web site, www.madashelldoctors.com