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It's a travesty and a crime; this week at chron.com it was revealed that health insurance for children will be cut out of Georgia's health insurance program for low-income families because federal funds are running out.

And there's little to nothing that can be done about it.

Georgia faces a $131 million shortfall in federal money for PeachCare, and state officials have said it could run out of money as soon as next month. There are already more than 9 million kids out there in America whose parents can't afford their medical coverage; these kids won't receive the check-ups and care that could help them grow into healthy adults.

Health insurance for children has always been part of the national debate, with states spending billions of dollars to cover as many minors as they can. But with the rising cost of healthcare, many employers can't afford to offer family health insurance, and employees can't afford to pay for it out of pocket.

According to the article, "there has been speculation that Georgia is trying to force the federal government's hand by shaming it into action." In other words, instead of funding the ongoing War in Iraq, the state of Georgia is trying to force Congress to spend some of that estimated $93 billion dollars on American children instead.

And while health insurance for children is certainly worth the money, Pat Willis, executive director of Voices for Georgia's Children reminds us that it's never a good idea to use children's health as a bargaining chip.