SCOTUS Rules, What Now

The Supreme Court has once again ruled in a manner that is not black and white but a whiter shade of pale.  Chief Justice Roberts writes in the majority that the individual mandate cannot be upheld by the commerce clause but Congress does have the authority to tax the people.  Regardless of the details, history will recognize that the court upheld "Obama-care" as constitutional.  It would be simple to side with the minority opinion which was too throw out the entire law as unconstitutional.  However, I agree with Chief Justice Roberts that it is not the courts job to determine whether or not the law is good, just whether it violates our constitution. It is our job hold our public servants accountable.  

SO LETS HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE!

First, I will point out that President Obama himself made the best argument against the individual mandate. He correctly points out that in Massachusetts, many could not afford the coverage and now they must pay a new "TAX."  So not only are they without health care coverage but they have even less money. It appears the president changed his mind or else he simply used good logic when debating Hillary Clinton.

The Effect On The Middle Class
The Democrats have long touted their association with the working man and the middle class.  Once again, the policy they have created will be paid for by regular "Joes" like me.  The Affordable Healthcare Tax Act will not effect the wealthy as they all have health care coverage already.  The poor cannot afford it and will get it for free as they have no way to pay the "TAX" or the premiums. The middle class is the target rather of the new "TAX" rather than the beneficiary of the new law.

The only way this new law passes constitutional muster is as a "TAX".  Here is what Obama said about new taxes while campaigning.  Read his lips!

Something Smells Fishy
When considering what President Obama's motive for this new law.  He is on the record saying that he really is for a single payer program where the government is the sole health insurance company.  We are 100% dependent on them for all of our health care needs.   He believes that the new law is a stepping stone to single payer.  As shown in the video below.

One problem I see is that the "TAX" is likely less expensive than the insurance premiums.  If I was young and healthy I might opt to pay the "TAX" instead of buying the required coverage.  If I was a struggling business owner I might opt to pay the "TAX" for my employees rather than actual health care coverage.  Reducing costs is very important and may be the difference in companies surviving this depression* and going out of business.  The mean uncaring business owner would then be portrayed as an evil employer and the next logical move would be to advance to single payer which is Obama's plan to begin with.  If the idea of single payer sounds attractive to you, go into a busy post office, the BMV, or some other government office and tell me you want these folks to take over health care.  

Bottom Line
If you believe Obama-care is going to save you money, you are mistaken.  If you don't currently have health insurance you will be forced to buy it or pay the "TAX."  I guess this makes me Pro-Choice! We must all join together to rid ourselves of Barrack Obama and other congressional Democrats.  I was not very excited about Mitt Romney but I will cast my vote for him in November.

GOTTA LOVE BIDEN!