The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Some call it, "Obamacare." I cannot--I will not--stoop to that level.
I have simple questions. Health insurance. Auto insurance.
Tell me. Drivers must purchase automobile insurance in order to drive an automobile. Is that correct?
I am not a licensed automobile driver. I want to ensure my facts are correct. If my statements are not correct, I welcome being corrected. The truth is more important than my ego.
I have simple questions. Auto insurance. Health insurance.
Much ado is being made regarding the personal mandate portion of the act--the requirement that everyone purchase health insurance. I confess. I have stopped listening. My mental well-being is more important than my civic responsibility to be an informed voter. Listening to every last argument regarding an issue is no longer my definition of what it means to be a good citizen.
Tell me. Is there a parallel to be drawn between the requirement to purchase auto insurance, and the personal mandate requirement that every individual purchase health insurance?
Tell me. Is the purpose of auto insurance to provide financial remuneration, and protection to automobile drivers in the case of an accident?
Tell me. Why is no one raising these questions?
Tell me. Why is no one offering this parallel in defense of the personal mandate case?
Tell me. Why is hyperbole valued more than reason, logic, calm, and integrity?
Tell me. When will it be safe to listen without fear of hyperbole hijacking reason?
Tell me. Is there a parallel to be drawn between the requirement to purchase auto insurance, and the personal mandate to purchase health insurance?
Tell me. Do I understand the basic premise of auto insurance?
Tell me. Is there a parallel to be drawn between auto insurance and the personal mandate to buy health insurance?
Tell me. I am listening. Tell me.
