Got this from a friend of mine. It's what he sent to his congressman about the Elder Euthanasia and Fascist Methodology To Wield Control Over American Families Healthcare Bill. Post your own...this is going to be a while and it's good to share thoughts for all of those p-a-p-e-r letters we need to send the congressmen (emails don't carry near the weight of a good paper letter). Did you guys ever think how you are going to have to tow the Marxist's/Fascist's line or be denied healthcare?? You say no...think IRS of healthcare and then tell me no.
Rep. Boren,
I sincerely appreciate your very prompt response to my letter. I know that you have many things to attend to and that your time is often spoken for.
I do want to respond briefly to one or two items.
First, as I said in my previous letter, this action by Congress is ILLEGAL. Article One of the Constitution of the United States specifically enumerates the powers of the Federal Government. The so called “general welfare” argument often cited by corrupt demagogues is specious. The man who wrote the Constitution, himself, James Madison, explained that the meaning of “general welfare” is restricted to the enumerated powers and nothing else. Thomas Jefferson, who we might acknowledge as knowing something about the Constitution, concurred.
Every benefit that Congress gives to one group or individual comes by confiscating time or property from another. In essence, with this kind of illegal legislation, Congress creates slavery. In essence, the police powers of the Federal Government are used to confiscate my property (or time) so that others can live by the sweat of my brow. When this occurs, the 13th Amendment (that abolishes slavery) is violated. Therefore, by voting for any such act, Congress is not only violating Article One, Section Eight, but the 13th Amendment as well. Every member of Congress has taken an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies both foreign and domestic. Voting for an overtly illegal bill (such as that currently being pushed by House leadership), constitutes a violation of the oath of office.
Moreover, if any critical thinking is applied to the problem, Medicare and Medicaid themselves would be considered prima facie evidence of the ineptitude and corruption that results when government undertakes to enter the realm of charity (not to mention Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae). It is incontrovertible that government interference is one of the primary reasons that insurance premiums are where they are.
Moreover, of the oft-cited 45M people without “healthcare…it is the lie of opportunistic leftists. Of that number, probably 15MM are illegals, not even American citizens. An additional large fraction is comprised of young people that do not want health insurance. Another large percentage is the group of the ephemerally uncovered. When you drill down to the truth, the number of Americans who want and genuinely are without insurance is ~6MM. Surely, you can see the obvious problems created by these facts... So, I should have my property confiscated to pay for illegals’ health insurance?
Does the Federal Government have the authority to impose “basic standards” on private insurance companies? What are these “basic standards”? Who decides? The idea that government mandated standards will “lower the cost” is laughable. Who in the Hell is worse at managing costs than the Federal Government? I do not disagree that there are some changes for the better that could be made in our healthcare system, but I have heard no proposal that is not, at best, a venture into murky waters.
Frankly, the public is not clamoring for this. In fact, lack of insurance does not translate into lack of healthcare. I can’t tell you of anyone that has been denied treatment, but I can show you numerous examples of government health care that has resulted in deaths due to rationing (the inevitable result) or delays. Go look at the Indian Reservations. Check out the VA hospitals.
This is not about anyone’s health; it is about fascists gaining control over the population. I plead with you not to join them, but to have the courage to stand up for the law of the land. Here’s an idea, why not have all the liberals in America put together a fund from their own money to buy healthcare for these whose cause they supposedly champion. Barney Frank gets more from Fanny Mae that I can make. If they are so energized by the need, there is nothing stopping them from stepping up to the plate and writing the check. Oh, but that would be their money wouldn’t it? How about Congress being required to have the same system of healthcare as everyone else? Oh, that would be inconvenient wouldn’t it?
Thank you very much for this opportunity to correspond with you.
Mr. X
From His Congresman:
Dear Mr. x:
Thank you for contacting me regarding health care reform. I appreciate hearing from you about this important and timely matter.
I strongly believe that our country has the best medical care in the world. Unfortunately, exploding costs have made the current system out of reach for many of my constituents. We as a nation spend $2.5 trillion, or 17% of our GDP, on health care every year. And yet, an estimated 46 million Americans remain uninsured, and untold numbers are underinsured. Even those satisfied with their coverage must pay an ever-increasing portion of their income without seeing much improvement in their access or care. From a fiscal standpoint, government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid make up 20% of the federal budget, a figure expected to rise dramatically as the number of retirees grows. This has quickly become an issue that can longer be ignored.
Reform that allows more Americans to find affordable coverage while containing costs is far from easy. A proposal favored by many on the left is the so-called "public option" - a government plan that would compete with private insurers. While this system does not involve the government actually administering healthcare, which I am firmly against, I am still concerned it would lead to rationed care.
There are several alternatives to the public option that Congress is considering as well. The Healthy Americans Act, for example, would create a system of state-based "exchanges." These would not directly compete with private insurers, but instead impose basic standards that all insurers must meet. This bill would also mandate that all individuals purchase some form of coverage, which could lower costs by greatly increasing the insurance pool and spreading out risk. This bill has some bipartisan support, and supporters claim it would not add to the federal deficit.
A wide range of other proposals have also been introduced, from single-payer systems to more conservative measures sponsored by Republicans. I believe that the consequences of inaction have the potential to be greatly harmful to our physical and economic well being. At the same time, I will not support ill-considered reform just so Congress can say it has done something. I promise to keep a watchful eye on all legislation that comes before the House of Representatives and always keep what is best for our district and nation in mind.
Rest assured I will continue working to ensure that Americans can afford to provide health care for their families. Again, thank you for contacting me, and please keep in touch.
Respectfully Yours,
Dan Boren
Member of Congress
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