I wrote this back around April 9, 2012, when the Supreme Court was considering what to do about Obamacare. I think it should be junked and our entire system redone in the style of the UK’s NHS. In this strip, and the one for April 24th, I explain why.
I wrote this back around April 9, 2012, when the Supreme Court was considering what to do about Obamacare. I think it should be junked and our entire system redone in the style of the UK’s NHS. In this strip, and the one for April 25th, I explain why.
I drew this back while the Supreme Court was considering whether to strike down Obamacare completely or just strike parts of it. Regardless, I had things to be said. Sadly, I was swamped with work and avoiding sickness, so I couldn’t draw the next two strips in the series, or even post this one until today, 4/23/12.
Health Buzz: Health Care Bill Is Constitutional, Judge Rules – US News and World Report
What the hell is this??
From the above linked article (emboldened by me):
At issue was whether Congress could require Americans to purchase a commercial product like health insurance under the Constitution’s Commerce Clause, the New York Times reports. Since the decision not to purchase health insurance would affect interstate commerce, U.S. District Judge George Steeh ruled, Congress can lawfully require the purchase.
Say, WHAT? Why am *I* responsible for affecting interstate commerce by NOT doing something? This seriously makes no sense. By not smoking, aren’t I affecting interstate commerce? Since I don’t smoke, there is less demand for cigarettes which means interstate commerce slows, right?
I read the NYT article linked to above and that doesn’t do much to make the judge’s decision more logical.
Essentially, he’s pulling from his ass this idea that if I choose to not get insurance, I’m going to stick those who do with the bill. I don’t see how that works.
I am morally against the health insurance industry. I think an industry that makes money off of others’ suffering is wrong. I want a public option and will refuse to pay for health care through an insurance company if I can help it.
This is nothing short of corporatism.
