I was very upset at the so-called health care “reform” bill that was shoved through this past weekend.  It was done in a real shady manner, in the middle of the night on a weekend so media coverage would be limited, and so that protests would be difficult to mount.  That is the pure cowardice of Nancy Pelosi, who in my opinion is the worst politician in history.  The bill which barely passed with just a couple of votes, had to be rammed through because they know the American people would say “no” the longer they looked at it.  Once again, they are all cowards.

Now reading through comments on various website, I really couldn’t figure out what was worse.  The fact that they passed this bill in such a manner, or the amount of people who are cheering it and really have no clue what it means to them, and the country.  The consensus on the left seems to be ignore everything about the bill, including the effect it will have on the economy.  The only thing to focus on is “free” health care for poor people.  That’s it.  Nothing else matter, as long as something is “free” it negates all other things.

This bill is completely un-Constitutional, and we can only hope the Senate will kill it.

So what are some of the things that people are seeing about this bill?

• Fines and jail time – This is largely why this bill is not valid.  It dictates that American citizens who do not acquire government approved insurance, or fail to pay HC taxes are subject to fines in excess of up to $250,000.  Failure to pay can result in up to 5 years in jail.  Are we still talking about America here?  The government is going to tell me when and what I have to purchase, and can ultimately toss me in jail for failure to do so?

“H.R. 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, maintain acceptable health insurance coverage for himself or herself and each of his or her qualifying children is subject to an additional tax.” [page 1]

• More job losses – In the Obama economy, we have double-digit unemployment and there is no sign of it letting up.  The HC bill will now require all businesses, small and large, to carry insurance for their employees.  In a time where small business is already having a hard time due to the economy, this new requirement will put many more out of business.  As a result, even higher unemployment.
  
• More taxes for all – Part of this bill is funded by higher taxes, most of which they put on the “rich”.  Of course, non of them refer to the rich as what they really are…..employers.  Higher taxes will lead to more job cuts, and less tax revenue overall.  We won’t even get into the tax cuts that are expiring next year, and other bills such as the “climate” bill and cap and trade. 

This bill is not only un-Constitutional, it is dangerous.  The ramifications of this bill are too wide to list, and the fact that so many Americans are falling for it is just as scary.