On behalf of the people of Colorado, we've written an open letter to all United States Senators asking them to stand up for people and not the profits of the insurance industry. If you agree that the public option deserves an up-or-down vote in the Senate, then please take a moment to sign our letter below calling on members of the Senate to refrain from filibustering.

In a speech before Congress on the issue of health care reform just over a month ago, President Obama asserted that "I am not the first president to take up this cause -- but I am determined to be the last."

There is no doubt that we have an historic opportunity to reform our health care system, once and for all. We believe the public option is a crucial part of any real reform of the health care system.

But with powerful special interests determined to halt reform, the specter of the filibuster is set to derail our efforts.

Here is a copy of the letter:

Dear United States Senators,

As Colorado's elected officials and concerned Americans, we urge you not to filibuster the public option.

A public option is a crucial part of real reform. It would inject choice and competition into our health care system, both of which are lacking now. Moreover, it is backed by a majority of Senators, Representatives, and the American people.

Even if you oppose a public option, we urge you not to hold it hostage with the threat of the filibuster. Stand up for the people, not the insurance industry, and give the public option the up-or-down vote it deserves.

Sincerely,

Sen. Michael Bennet, Gov. Bill Ritter, Sen. Mark Udall and the Undersigned

By signing our open letter, you can send a strong message to the Senate: Some of you may oppose reform, but don't hold the public option -- and the will of the American people -- hostage through the threat of the filibuster.

Tell me about your insurance. What company, and how much a month do you pay?

>> Laughing I worked for the feds all my life not once did they spend money on something, that didn't run over budget and way out of control. <<

Nice of you to admit they paid you too much.

>> us ex pesky military and DOD folks  <<

So now we know what kind of insurance you have.

>>I will tell you its one of those plans that they talk about I pay zero for most everything, simple easy and like my auto ins I pay you to do it all I don't wanna pay jack when I come to see you.<<

You are one of the lucky ones. Most people have deductibles, from $500-2000 a year. On top of that, they have co pays, anywhere from $10-50 an office visit, and after all that, their insurance only pays between 70-90%, and for that, a family of four could be paying $2000 a month.

If you are fine, great, but most people are in trouble.

Well if you don't throw a perk or two in nobody is going to do the job, by the way you cant pay for everything on earth the systems going down sooner or later then its everybody for themselves.

We just want to make sure everyone is well covered. No one is going to take the benefits you earned.