Poll: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare
In a 5-4 vote, the justices let stand all sections of the President's healthcare legislation, including the mandated insurance requirement for all Americans, but what do you think?
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In a split decision, the U.S. Surpreme Court let stand President Obama's healthcare legislation, including the controversial individual health insurance mandate many thought would be singled out for rejection.
According to Huffington Post's Mike Sacks, the Court said the individual mandate is Constitutional as a tax, but it is not valid as an exercise of Congress' commerce clause power, which is the position taken by the Obama administration.
Take part in the poll and add comments on why you think the Court was right or wrong.
Chief Justice Johns Roberts wrote the opinion, and he was joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan in the majority decision.
Read more about the health care law:
Health Reform in Action – An examination offered by the White House
Health Care Law – A Huffington Post presentation of stories and commentary on health care law.
Michael Cross
1:28 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
A few thoughts about the ACA decision you may not find in the mainstream press. First, allowing states to opt out of the Medicaid expansion is a big defeat for the administration. I'm not sure the Medicaid expansion is supportable if all the donor states opt out.
Second, the Court's decision clearly paints the ACA penalties as a "tax", which may be a substantial political issue in the fall elec...tions. (e.g., "This administration presided over the largest tax increase in U.S. history ...").
Third, the Court's decision appears quite clearly to limit the ability of Congress to assert authority using the Commerce Clause. The 1942 case of Wickard v. Filburn continues to be the most expansive use of the Commerce Clause and is not likely to be superceded.
Fourth, whether you agree or disagree with the result, Chief Justice Roberts is a marvelous writer.
Michael Cross
2:47 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
And another thought I've not yet heard discussed, if the ACA truly is based on Congress' authority to tax, then there's a good argument the ACA cannot be used to require religious organizations to provide insurance allowing contraceptives for their employees.
Robert Wylinski
3:25 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Is it that republicans just like embarrassing themselves, or what ??
Ha, Ha, Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa,
One for the people, Zero for "Say no" politicians
Truthseeker
5:28 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
16,000 new IRS agents
Largest federal tax hike in American history.
Obama said " It's not a tax". Lie
Obama said " If you like your plan/doctor you can keep it." Lie
Obama said " Families will see a $2,500 REDUCTION in health care." Lie
Premiums are up over 30% since implementation.
Obama said" Obamacare will not add one penny to deficit" Lie
Obamacare will add 527 Billion in NEW deficit spending.
Businesses stating they are not hiring because of Obamacare
Tsunami of new government regulations
Large number of practicing doctor's promising to retire rather than work under these regulations.
European/Canadian health care has proven to ;
1.Bankrupting countries - UK and Canada have announced exactly that.
2.Government boards rationing of care to everyone.
3.Government boards denial of care to elderly.
4.Significantly higher mortality rates for cancer.
5.Government boards decide what medicine they will pay for. Many cancer treatment / prevention not allowed because of cost.
6.Months long wait for routine care
7.Months long wait for Cat scan, Pet scan, MRI - (available same day in US)
8.Old, obsolete equipment used for procedures
Tax consequence for companies is purposely much lower than cost of employee health care coverage. Companies will pay the tax and tell employees to go to on the government plan. Can you say government single payer?
Sure looks like a win for big government, oppression Obama and the Democrats.
Bring on November.