Please read this email excerpt from Senator Sean Bennett. First read definition of the Delphi Technique. Do you see how he is now calling H-3101 Nullification? Do you see how the questions are posed in such a way as to elicit a skewed reaction? The Davis Amendment removes all hint of nullification, It simply says that SC will not enforce federal law that we deem to be harmful to our state. Senator Bennett needs to hear from us TODAY! I remain steadfastly opposed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), believing it does nothing to solve the real problem with the US health care system, that of the increasing cost of health care delivery, while further threatening our long term economic health. I believe that the ACA should be repealed by congress and replaced with policy that attacks rising health care costs and improves outcomes. While congress is responsible for this federal law, many are looking for a state remedy. One solution has come to be known as Nullification of Obamacare. This is currently being debated in the SC Senate. While for those that share my displeasure with the ACA, this approach may sound attractive, the reality is nullification of a federal law that has been ruled by the US Supreme Court as constitutional is just not possible. Further, a careful review of the language of the bill being debated proves that it does not nullify as the title would suggest. In fact I believe those that support this measure have been sold a bill of goods by those marketing the idea. Recent attempts to alter the language have now created even more questions. What is becoming clear is that if we are not careful, we run the risk of significant economic damage to the state. By all accounts despite our action, Obamacare will still be in full effect across this nation. I will continue to work towards ways to combat this poorly drafted and implemented federal law that are effective, meaningful, and defensible. In the meantime I, and many of my colleagues, have called on the US Congress, to correct their error. (See that resolution here) With that said, Id like to know your thoughts on the Affordable Care Act. Complete The ACA Survey: What best describes your view of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare)? Government run healthcare is a terrible idea Good Public Policy Not crazy about it but it is the law of the land The Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obaacare) should be... Repealed Tweaked Left alone to fail What body is responsible for correcting or repealing the ACA US Congress SC General Assembly Can South Carolina or any individual state nullify a federal law? Yes No I dont know The Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) is... Wonderful Law Good idea but its problems need to be addressed Neither good or bad Bad idea but it is the law of the land and we need ot make the best of it Complete federal overreach that must be repealed If SC acted to fight the implementation of the ACA and that action resulted in substantial job losses across the state would you be supportive of this action? Yes No Undecided If SC policy resulted in public employees being at risk of losing their job for answering healthcare questions from the public, would you be supportive of that policy? Yes No Undecided
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:10:55 +0000
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