The nightmare known as Obamacare is coming.

And Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) knowns the surest way to stop it: force members of Congress to take part in it, as well!

That statement is partly in jest, but it’s got some truth to it. House Resolution 615 is asking that members of Congress who vote for Obamacare be required to enroll in the nightmare health care system, as well. Rep. Fleming talks about it here:

Over the past few weeks, members of Congress and the American people have come to know the details of the Administration’s proposed health care plan. Call it whatever you like, this proposal is nothing more than government-run health care. As a physician, I am amazed at the number of bureaucrats in this House who are quick to claim a government-run health care plan is the reform this country needs. In response to this, I have offered a resolution that will offer members of Congress an opportunity to put their money where their mouth is, and urge their colleagues who vote for legislation creating a government-run health care plan to lead by example and enroll themselves in the same public plan.

Under the current draft of the Democrat healthcare legislation, members of Congress are curiously exempt from the government-run health care option, keeping their existing health plans and services on Capitol Hill. If Members of Congress believe so strongly that government-run health care is the best solution for hard working American families, I think it only fitting that Americans see them lead the way. Public servants should always be accountable and responsible for what they are advocating, and I challenge the American people to demand this from their representatives.

If you agree with me, sign our online petition below and together we will work to ensure that any plan that is good enough is for American families is good enough for every member of Congress.

What’s he’s saying makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, it’s not likely that the resolution will be passed. But just imagine if it was — Democrats would back off Obamacare faster than you can say “socialism rules!”. But hey, the resolution is a good ones. You can sign the petition here, or you can download a letter to send to your representative here. Please do both. Anything we can do to stop this debacle needs to be done.

Hat Tip: Michelle Malkin