Individual mandate upheld
 

they are saying the "law" was upheld, but I am not sure that is true as yet.

That is what I'm hearing. Sad day in America.

Supreme Court upholds health care laws individual mandate. Chief Justice Roberts votes with liberals.

Justice Roberts stands tall
 

Thank God two of the three branches of our government are functioning well. With the historic affirmation of the Affordable Care Act, our country, as a civilized, caring society takes a huge, courageous step forward. We are showing our concern for each other and the desire to do a better job taking care of each other and our national resources in the future.

Justice Roberts had to know the decision was in his hands and has the intellect and courage to realize that our society must step forward, not backward.

(Good news for BTK also: many more Americans will now be contributing through taxes.)

Justice Roberts put his political beliefs aside, this is obvious since he got sideways with POTUS early in the administration.

Do you know what it will cost someone in your state to obtain insurance through the Medicaid/exchange pool in your state ijusluvit?

I AM STUNNED


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It appears states can bow out.

I'm hearing conflicting reports on that, hdh1470.

Have you studied the clearly projected costs of health care without the Affordable Care Act; the rapidly increasing number who will not have it, and whose costs will be paid by you and me?
Believe me, I could go on and on asking you about the implications of continuing health care as we know it versus solving problems one at a time with the very good beginning structure which is is now provided.

I know you all know what "gut feeling" means.

My gut feeling on this is not good and I would bet that even those spiking the ball right now feel that little twinge also, if they could put their political beliefs aside.

I think this opens a door better left shut!

I get those "hesitating" gut feelings too. Most of the time it's about having to do something which is hard, but right. I think that's the perfect analogy to the action of the Court today.

It is a tax now according to the US Supreme Court though which could open it to an attack if the Republicans gain control of the necessary US Congressional voting blocks this November.

For the action he took on this decision, I would include Chief Justice Roberts in the "profiles in courage" group.

The affordable healthcare act is new and the ramifications are largely unknown. As with everything, there are likely to be unintended consequenses. There are IMO, some very necessary reforms in this massive act, which was, in total, the veritable "horse designed by committee". There will be many changes made and amended as time goes on, and some of the provisions will likely disappear - that is the way things work. It may be struck down if Romney and the republicans win in November, but some of the provisions will pop back up because they are right.