It might work, just dont get sick or need major surgery on a Sunday. Of course your rates will increase 39 cents every year just like a stamp.
Driving on public roads is a privilege. If you drive only on private property you don't need insurance.
Therefore this is a choice made by an individual. The healthcare tax/fine/penalty is not a choice but commanded by the government and will be enforced by the IRS.
I cannot remember....but was there an outcry when auto insurance was mandated?
I must of missed that one. When did stamps go up 39 cents in a year?They didnt it was just a little tongue and check attempt at humor.
I just want a Federal government that takes an extremely narrow and literal view of the Constitution (especially the ICC) and a very broad view of the BoR.
Interesting that Awaz cannot seem to distinguish between a privilege and a right.
Disturbing that Awaz seems to be a Marxist with all his talk about the Common Good.
I just want a Federal government that takes an extremely narrow and literal view of the Constitution (especially the ICC) and a very broad view of the BoR.
Interesting that Awaz cannot seem to distinguish between a privilege and a right.
Disturbing that Awaz seems to be a Marxist with all his talk about the Common Good.
Yeah VA-Jim, I also forgot to add in Ohio, if you are in a crash, get a citation or are asked for proof of insurance and you don't have it, you simply pay a fee. You are asked to sign a statement when renewing you plates if you have car insurance, guess what EVERYBODY says? And, if you are ever stopped and get the penalty and can't get your plates UNTIL you can show proof of insurance, guess what some do? Get a policy, go down to the BMV, show proof, get their plates, come home and cancel the policy. We are a bit behind the times here in OH. So, apply this to companies, not get insurance, pay the fee, lay people off. Simplistic? Could it happen? I don't know, only time will tell.
Yeah VA-Jim, I also forgot to add in Ohio, if you are in a crash, get a citation or are asked for proof of insurance and you don't have it, you simply pay a fee. You are asked to sign a statement when renewing you plates if you have car insurance, guess what EVERYBODY says? And, if you are ever stopped and get the penalty and can't get your plates UNTIL you can show proof of insurance, guess what some do? Get a policy, go down to the BMV, show proof, get their plates, come home and cancel the policy. We are a bit behind the times here in OH. So, apply this to companies, not get insurance, pay the fee, lay people off. Simplistic? Could it happen? I don't know, only time will tell.
People/Companies will learn the new rules of the ballgame, and then play the game to their own self interests. These will likely be different than the authors of the rules originally thought or intended.
I think that's unfair. The Preamble speaks to the general welfare of the people. Does that mean it's a marxist document?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
I think that's unfair. The Preamble speaks to the general welfare of the people. Does that mean it's a marxist document?
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
In the effort to keep this in 'Open' for other participants, let's not start calling people names. In reviewing Awaz's posts I don't see how you can make the connection between him and a Marxist. That is stretching it beyond the breaking point.
From what I've seen of the health initiative, I like most of the provisions. At least someone is trying to do something about health care. I haven't seen anything from the other side in that respect except negativity. If you don't like something then propose something else. I have a real problem with that and the legislative branch. One party comes up with something and then the other trashes it without suggestions on compromise. This goes for both of them.
I don't see anything in it......yet, that will negatively affect me. Health care costs will increase, they say. Where have they been for the last 20 years... They've been increasing since I can remember. It's nothing new. My providers have changed many times over the years with the corresponding increases in premiums and the cutting of services. At least this go round I can go to a specialist without a referral.
We're speculating quite a bit on the potential impact of these initiatives. I don't think we'll know for sure until they actually start being implemented. At least one health care company said that they were keeping some of the initiatives in place even if the laws were considered un-Constitutional. United Healthcare, I think.
All I can say is at my age (slightly corpulent 56), I need health insurance no matter what form it comes in.