Mike Hatch advised me to try the new Pawlenty Administration rather than trouble him anymore. I did of course. They were polite but equally uninterested in what I had discovered about the Bedsore Industry. I think Democrats are unresponsive because they see an assault on one of their big constituencies, the nursing profession. I think Republicans are unmoved to respond because they see me as antagonistic to managed healthcare. They are correct in sensing my criticism of both but both are worthy of scorn in this regard. The bedsore problem is perverse.

Hatch seems such a small man when you examine him closely. His every action is for some political effect. Even his championing the cause of Casey who allegedly died of his wounds (bedsores) was not really about Casey. Hatch was after an out of state health care provider. He loves limelight. He loves taking on organizations he senses will give him favor with the public. He wants me to think he is genuine, bold, principled. He is none of these.

Health care providers from an out of state organization, according to Mike Hatch killed Casey by neglecting him to such an extent that bedsores weakened him to the point of death. I have knowledge that Mr. Hatch would have benefited from if he were real. My 30 minute visit with the staff attorney who was handling the case convinced me that she was moved and very grateful for my offering. She told me she would bring the matter to Mike. Then she went into hiding. After pestering Hatch for a while he send the nasty-gram advising me to try those pesky Republicans. I only wanted to help. Casey deserved better than Hatch. There are far too many Casey's out there. The hollow men could care less.