At the risk of sounding un-American, I am not a highly political person. Don't misunderstand me, I possess strong opinions, however, I abhor bumper-sticker-in-your-face-screaming-match politics. I understand politics and the vital role that it plays in our system government, yet I find politics frustrating. Honestly, I dread the upcoming election. The caveat to the previous statements... I am a political news junkie!
That brings me to the Supreme Courts decision to uphold The Affordable Care Act... I am somewhat shocked by the decision, especially Justice John Edwards siding with the majority. I didn't see that coming! The most interesting aspect of the decision focuses on the questions the decision generates: What of the suits that 25 states filed? Is the personal mandate a tax? Will the Federal trump the state? Funding?
Among all of the fall out and countless political pundit rambling, I realize this is how our government functions. Thank you Founding Fathers! Our system of government works, whether or not we agree with the current ruling.
Above any political identity I consider myself a humanitarian.
The discussions that we engage in over the next days, weeks, and months are long overdue. Does our healthcare system function for the citizenry? Is healthcare a right reserved for those of means? Do we care?
Discussion is at the heart of American politics and our system of government. I think that round one goes to the American people.
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