Who said anything about celebrating? You've been pretty open about your care and here's something that could benefit you, but crickets? Not even a "I hope this happens, but not holding my breath.?
There has to be some formality to it. Just saying something in front of the press isn't going to get them to respond. I've always been for some type of regulation to keep healthcare costs reasonable. Nothing to stifle things, just keep them manageable.
Obesity is one of the top reasons for health issues in our country. We have these drugs now that can help you lose weight and even with insurance most of these come in around $300 - $500 a month.