We are all affected by the current state of America's health care system. I would venture to say that even Republicans are affected, though they are loathe to admit it.

Those of us who are unemployed may be more directly affected by yesterday's vote to pass the health care reform bill. I, for one, have no health insurance since losing my job, cannot afford COBRA, and would have benefited immensely from a public option. Millions of Americans are in a far worse state than me, with actual health issues that require medication and treatment. These people may have no coverage at all or may be covered by Medicare or Medicaid, and may be being denied coverage even with those plans.

I have heard a lot of chatter from the Left around this health care reform bill. Today mostly I see people claiming victory. Overall it seems to me the Left has gone the way it often does these days, with an "it's better than nothing" attitude. It may be better than nothing, but when did we become a group of people who believe that "better than nothing" is the best we're going to get, and that we shouldn't fight for more?

Even the voice of Pro Choice America, representing the interest that took one of the biggest beatings with the version of the health care reform bill that passed, rolled over and took one for the team:

NARAL's official statement.

Although his opinions can be very over-the-top and slanted, Michael Moore has something to say about the health care bill, and is one member of the Left who isn't sugar coating it:

Michael Moore's take on the health care reform bill.

At least as far as the pro-choice issue is concerned, you can do something about it:

Let the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) know where you stand.

All in all I think we can all agree that the version of the health care reform bill soon to come across Obama's desk is a step in the right direction. Now, what will it take for us to become a group that not only steps, but leaps?