The sole purpose of this diary is to call attention to another diary - please go there and recommend it, and then pick up the phone and call your Congressional Rep and the Ways and Means Committe (202-225-3625) to express support for Alan Grayson's HR4789.
Suggested phrasing for the tongue-tied (not that are many kossacks in that category):
I've learned that Representative Alan Grayson has introduced a bill that would allow all Americans to buy into Medicare. It's HR4789. I'm calling to encourage the committe to act on this bill quickly so it comes to the floor. This bill is a very good thing and does not stand in the way of any other health care initiatives!
Then make sure they got the number (HR4789) right. Easy as pie!
Silvio Levy