The Minnesota Tea Party Patriots held what they're calling a Health Care Freedom Rally today.People opposed to the president's health care initiative visited the offices of Congressional representatives across the state, including Congressman Tim Walz.News 12's Bryan Piatt reports.This group walked into Congressman Tim Walz's office this morning to voice their concerns.Meredith Salsbery says, "They had some concerns about malpractice suits, some other concerns about costs."No one taking part in the rally would speak to us on camera but they said they were upset because Walz was not in his office at the time to hear their concerns.Bryan Piatt says, "People in Congressman Tim Walz's office say they are working hard to educate people about health care reform so they can have an informed opinion."Meredith Salsbery says, "I think there is a lot of misinformation out there. Most people are really reasonable. When you start chatting with them and find out what sort of misinformation they have you can help by showing them the language in 1 or two of the bills and say this is what they're proposing. They say that's reasonable, I get that."Michael Potter and Dale Moerke don't need any convincing of health care reform.They drove an hour and a half this morning to support the congressman and say health care for everyone is a necessity.Michael Potter says, "Individuals or people who don't have that type of health care, they probably haven't had health care for many, many years. Something needs to be done right now. Enough is enough."Dale Moerke says, "We're not in a crisis mode, we're in a disaster mode as far as our health care situation in this country."Both Dale and Michael say they have no problem with those who showed up to speak out against reform.Michael Potter says, "That's their opinion, that's what makes this country great is freedom of speech and freedom of expression."A freedom many are using when it comes to the health care debate.In Mankato, Bryan Piatt, News 12.






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