Phyllis' Weekly Challenge: 3/26

Draw from Phyllis' recent column, your own knowledge, and the resources available to you to answer the following questions. Link to column: http://ow.ly/1rikK

 

1. Where does the United States Constitution authorize Congress to require citizens to purchase medical insurance?

 

2. How could the passage of Obamacare effect the elections in November?

 

3. According to Rasmussen Reports, right before the House of Representatives passed the health care legislation last Sunday, only 41% of voters nationwide favored the legislation while 54% were opposed. Why do you think many representatives did not listen to their constituents? 

 

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/healthcare/march_2010/55_favor_repeal_of_health_care_bill

 

Because we are a representative democracy (a Republic), do you think representatives should use public polls to guide their votes? 

 

4. How is Obama "fundamentally transforming" the American nation?

 

5. Why is Obamacare bad for America?

 

6. More than 35 states are working to pass "Freedom of Choice" bills and similar measures. Why do you think this is? What implications might this have?

 

7. Is there a federal amendment that allows the states to "opt out" of Obamacare?

 

8. Why did the Administration not take a closer look at the results of Massachusetts plan? Or, do you think they did?

 

9. Do you think Obama, by way of Obamacare, is in fact trying to transform America? 

 

10. What are the implications if Obama is successful?

 

Action:

Is there an effort to pass a Freedom of Choice bill in your state? If so, where is it in the legislative process?

 

Call your state representative and state senator to express your support for your state to protect your health care freedom. Look up the talking points for this bill and write a follow up letter of support for the Freedom of Choice bill.

http://eagleforum.capwiz.com/eagleforum/dbq/officials/

Good clip to watch when you're finished:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrpHvhnlfXU