Why the "Healthcare Reform Bill" is wrong:

I have witnessed much debate in the past 24-hours over the passage of the so-called "health care reform" bill. From my observations, it is about 3-1 in opposition to the bill. The people I have seen in favor of it are folks who have an entitlement mentality. Not surprising.

But here are some facts on why the bill is wrong:

1. The bill requires the IRS to collect fines from individuals and companies who do not buy in. Nowhere in the Constitution is the Federal Government permitted to force an individual to purchase anything. The Constitution as written only places limits on government, not the people.

2. The bill was sold as health care for those who have none. But these benefits do not start until 2014. What about all the folks who need the care and coverage now?

3. The bill makes significant cuts in Medicare and Medicaid. Since the majority of uninsured Americans are in their 20's, this amounts to stealing from the elderly (who in reality NEED more coverage) to give to the young (who are not as likely to need coverage). It is almost euthanasia.

4. The bill imposes an enormous amount of regulations on insurance companies. Insurance was one of the most regulated industries BEFORE this bill. More laws will simply make things worse.

5. While it was claimed by the Democrats that the bill would lower health care insurance premiums, group policies over $27,000 per year will be forced to pay excise taxes. For informational purposes, the average cost of family insurance for 4 people is, on average $14,000. That means all group plans with two or more families in the plan will be taxed. Can you say raised premiums?

6. The single largest source of rising health care premiums, malpractice lawsuits, were not named in any way in this bill. Before you know it, the lawyers will be suing the government. Who will pay for all of this?

7. Illegals will be included. What obliges us to pay for the health care of the entire world?

8. Every source agrees that a major source of tax revenue to pay for this will be individuals making $250K per year or more. What they don't tell you is that will be based on revenues of small businesses - not profits. Can't squeeze blood from a turnip.

9. By a 3-1 margin in almost every major poll, people were opposed to this. When, in 1776, this country was founded, it was created as a representative republic. There was little representation of the will of the majority of the people yesterday.

Anybody who thinks all these things can be done and taxes be lowered at the same time is fooling nobody but themselves.