The New London Day: Good Job, Joe

Editorial from the New London Day, September 6, 2009:

Though he faced a tough crowd at Montville High School on Wednesday, it was a good week for U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, the Democratic representing the 2nd District.

Courtney, whose desire to provide health care to all citizens stretches back to his service in the state legislature, stood his ground despite the taunts and groans. He defended the key reform proposals: assure no one can be denied coverage because of pre-existing medical conditions; streamline the insurance documentation process; and provide a public plan to compete with the private sector.

Many in the audience did not buy into Courtney's contention that the federal government can effectively manage health care reform without further bankrupting the country. But no one can fault him for not taking the tough questions.