An Opportunty for States Rights
Finally.
Who would have thought that the “Health Care” demagogues would have to fight the states instead of the Repubs. I’m a little relieved that there’s at least one more front that has to be conquered before the Alinsky tactits of forced subservience can prevail.
From the Alabama Policy Institute:
The Alabama Policy Institute commends A:labama State Rep. Mac Gipson, R-Prattville, and State Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, for their prefiling and introduction of a constitutional amendment to protect the right of individuals to make their own health care choices. The Alabama Health Care Freedom Act will be introduced in the regular session of the Alabama Legislature which starts on Jan. 12, 2010. A constitutional amendment requires the Legislature to pass and then voter approval.
Rep. Gipson’s constitutional amendment says, in part, “In order to preserve the freedom of all residents of Alabama to provide for their own health care, a law or rule shall not compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system - the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems shall not be prohibited by law or rule “.
“I believe we all recognize the need to help make health insurance more affordable and accessible for more people” said Rep. Gipson. “However, creating new mandates for individuals and employers will not reduce costs or increase competition; it will trample on the rights of individuals to make their own health care choices and hurt our economy” he asserted.
Sen. Beason said, “I believe Rep. Gipson is right in saying this amendment, if passed, gives us a vehicle for a constitutional and legal challenge on the proper roles of the federal government towards the states. Also, I don’t want government bureaucracies coming between my family’s decisions with doctors.
Bully for them. Next year will be more than interesting.
