By GottaLaff
Previously, I posted a video of a man with Parkinson's disease getting verbally abused, right up in his face, by a bunch of vulgar Tea Tantrumers. They accused him of wanting "handouts" because he supports health care reform. They threw money at him, humiliated him, and harassed him.
Now he is speaking out, and he says he "didn't feel afraid." He's a lot braver than I'd ever be:
Bob, the man with Parkinson's who was targeted by the Tea Partiers, sat down with ProgressOhio for an interview. He is 60 years old and was first diagnosed with Parkinsons 15 years ago. He has two masters degrees and a Ph.D. from Cornell. He taught at the University of Michigan and worked as a nuclear engineer.
Bob was able to have a $150,000 surgery that greatly increased his quality of life, thanks to Medicare and the Cleveland Clinic. He attended the event in Columbus because he believes in giving back and thinks everyone should have access to affordable health insurance and quality health care.
"Everyone take your own action."
He's right, and he is a hero.
H/t: Digby, who has a lot more "sickening behavior" to share with you.
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