Moore's 'Sicko' Makes Washington Debut (AP)

via MichaelMoore.com:


June 21st, 2007 2:04 am
Moore's 'Sicko' Makes Washington Debut

By Ann Sanner / Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Filmmaker Michael Moore's wish list for the 2008 presidential campaign includes a candidacy by Al Gore and truly universal health care plans from the current crop of Democratic candidates.

The liberal documentary maker, in Washington for the screening of his latest film "Sicko," isn't endorsing anyone just yet. He's hoping Gore, the 2000 Democratic nominee, can be drawn into the race.

"He's right on the health care issue," he said Wednesday night. "He's right on the environment and he was right on the war."

At least one Democratic presidential candidate, Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, attended the showing along with several other members of Congress at the Uptown Theatre in Washington.

Moore said Democratic health care plans either lack specifics or fall short of his ideal. "What I've seen I don't like," he said. "So I'm waiting, like many Americans."

Moore said the plan offered by candidate John Edwards _ which is both detailed and far-reaching _ "is not good because it supports putting our tax dollars into private, profit-making companies.

Barack Obama "hasn't given us a specific enough plan," he said, adding: Hillary Clinton "has to come forward with a plan." .....(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.michaelmoore.com/sicko/news/article.php?id=9920

Michael Moore and Maxine Waters spoke to the crowd. I'm unable to stop thinking about what I saw in that movie. I think it should be required viewing for everyone in the country. After seeing "Sicko"...I don't think I'll be able to support any candidate who endorses keeping the current private insurance system in place.