''sick and deadbeats''' of this country?
Is a sick child the same as a deadbeat hobo in your opinion?
If we have no care for the weakest among us, what are we as a people?

Gregg: We're heartless douchebags, that's what it means.

Except I support the PPAHA, and this Supreme Court decision.

The penalty was written in the ACA to be collected by the IRS..Justice Roberts did not change the law. He said it didn't fly under the commerce law but it was fair under congresses ability to tax. That said, it is not a tax on all middle class Americans as is now being shouted by opponents to the act. It taxes those who can afford health care insurance but choose not to buy it. For Americans who have insurance through their employer nothing will change for them--except protection that they cannot be dropped and annual/lifetime limits should they become seriously ill. For those who cannot afford insurance there is credit to help purchase it. Why is having health insurance seen as a bad thing?? Why is is different than being required to have car insurance even though (knock on wood) I haven't had an accident?

Ronald, you are spot on! It is a penalty not a tax. Judge Roberts WANTED (IMHO) to find a way to uphold the mandate. If it is a "tax" shouldn't I be able to write it off on my taxes each year if I am "penalized"?

There seems to be a popular misconception that Emergency Room care for people with no insurance is passed on to taxpayers. I have heard several people say this.

It is false. The hospitals eat this cost and pass it along to their paying customers (the insurance companies) who mark it up and pass it along to their customers.

Tom, Medicaid pays for much of that "free" care (at reduced rates). Medicaid is implemented by the states and federal government and their source of revenue is taxes and fees. That's us.

Dan, if it is a federal tax is not deductible on either your state or federal tax return.

As a matter of law and public policy, penalties and fines are not deductible as well.

Finally, all income is taxable unless the government specifically allows exclusion or specifically allows a deduction.

Bottom line, death and taxes .................

Sorry Gregg Roberts Sick and Deadbeats are paid for by Medicaid. This will fine the Middle Class/ small business person who has already PAID FOR THE POOR IN THEIR TAXES. Now that they don't have the money left for pay their own families insurance, they will be fined. This is what JUDGE ROBERTS did with his sophomoric and empirical opinion.

It's sort of like when you go to the SAFEWAY OR GIANT....
You get in line with your items...in the express lane. There are 5 people in front of you who have FOOD STAMPS...and way over 20 items. ....You wait patiently as each one of them pulls out their CODEPENDENCE CARD....and gracefully accept, BEFORE YOU PAID FOR YOUR DINNER YOU PAID FOR 5 OTHERS....
WELCOME TO SOCIALISM!!!! NOVEMBER NOBAMA

Only those who don't have health care & can afford it will be penalized. You are already carrying those who can not afford it but you are also carrying those who can afford it, but choose not to get it because it is so expensive. You should be careful what you ask for.

Pound sand. I personally know folks in both Canada and Germany who are unfortunate victims of government phoney largess. You pay for nationalized care, and then if you actually need to see a doctor before 6 months away, pay cash. Doctors in these countries are happy to take cash. It becomes a two tier systems...those without cash sit in line and those with cash get excellent care. Read up and learn.

It is all part of the total package ! Tear it down bit by bit and this nation is ruined. Each time you look the other way and say lets move on you lose a chunk of that package that is America. WE NEED TO VOTE OBAMA OUT OF OFFICE ! Thats the answer to all the problems we are facing. Get a grip on reality jnentz1

CAUSED BY OBAMA! 5 Trillion in deficit Spending ....
Including the Washington Post claiming a cost DEFICIT of 340 Billion just to begin with for this HEALTH CARE......
Ask any of the 13 million UNEMPLOYED....who did this...they'll tell you
OBAMA!

Like as if they aren't going to do that anyway.

Yes it will Hurt him .Dutch is gone he supported it and remember the Tea party came about because of this law.EVERY poll states that those localities that elected TEA party candidates are Thrilled with them and they will ALL be reelected add those localities that have grown sick of various tax raises especially Maryland and the TEA party WILL be tthe Majority in the house. Look out Cardin if the RNC puts money into the election ties him in with O'Malley and Obama Even Baltimore city and Prince Georges won't help him.By the way Baltimore city residents are totally against the bottle tax tie Cardin in with that and he'll lose that vote.

I sure hope they do. It's about time Obama does something right for this country. He gave us change alright a lot of lost their homes, and he has divided this country like never before, united we stand, divided we FALL! . So I do hope the tea party keeps doing a good job.

Sorry to hear your a democrat but you are right, this will be 2010 all over again. A majority of Americans didn't want this garbage in their lives and Obama will lose in November. I was very disappointed that the bill was not overturned but now at the end of the day I have soaked it all in and I believe it galvanized not only the republican base but it created a new group of voters - "Romney Democrats."

Unlike what you democrats want to make yourselves believe the Tea Party is made up of all walks of the political and non political spectrum. Democrats and people that never paid attention to politics will cross over or get out and vote in 2012 to repeal the law.

So for now I'm unhappy but tomorrow the sun will shine again and the process of tearing this down begins. This bill is unpopular and it's political supporters will be defeated. Mark My Words!

We are all Americans first. Perhaps this decision will turn out to be a blessing in end. Getting Obama out of the white house will be a turn around for America. I have been an Independent all my life. I vote " United States America " first, last and always.

MY HOPE IS THAT THE PRESIDENCY WILL CHANGE!
NOVEMBER >>>>>>NOBAMA!
Those of you who voted this fool in should be ashamed of what you've done to so many AMERICANS! 13 million unemployed! YOU HELPED! ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR HOPE AND CHANGE? WHILE MILLIONS STARVE AND LIVE IN CARS? OBAMA BAILED OUT THE BANKS AND CAR COMPANIES.....
WHAT DID HE DO FOR YOU???????THINK ABOUT IT??????
CHANGE THAT IN NOVEMBER.....
VOTE AGAINST OBAMA!

You are right Rob, the Tea Party is made up of all sorts of people, just the right combination to create fruitcakes.

Darrell,

Not to start an argument but if you take the time read the decision you will see that Justice Roberts followed the precepts of the law. SCOTUS ruled ACA constitutional on the basis that Congress has the right to tax (a last minute argument added by the administration) if that argument had not been added and the bill was judged on it's constitutionality under the Commerce Clause it would have been ruled unconstitutional. As bad as this seems now, Roberts actually gave the states a win, Congress can no longer withhold funds if states do not comply with federal programs. Before I step out on the ledge, I am going to wait and see what happens over the course of the next few months, starting on July 11th. Just saying

No argument Skip,just fed up with all these Politicians and Judges who never got down in the trenches like us hard Workers trying to survive in the rat race they created.They're like a wife(whats mine is mine and whats yours is mine too).

"No one there would think of dropping the plan." ?? Really? I have close relatives in England and every one of them who has had the need for health care (as in a serious illness), loathes their system.
Long waits as a measure for health care? Um, yeah, because if you have to wait 8 months for surgery to remove a lump on your breast (as one of my relatives is) the possible cancer is spreading. So, here in the U.S. we would never have to wait for that long. I had a lump and it was removed in a week.

Stephanie - what would have happened if you had no insurance at all? Or changed jobs and the new insurance company refused to cover your pre-existing condition? Or a wealthy enough to pay for it in cash so you don't need health insurance? What if you were laid-off and had no health insurance?

In what way Mike ! Do you think it is going to be helping the struggling middle class to pay the bill for everyone else. Then to add insult to injury we give up the right to make our own medical choices . One day we might even be denied treatment because a government agent decides that your too old for an organ transplant that will save your life. Where is that good for the hard working still who pays taxes.

They fixed it? Well then you pay the 340 BILLION DEFICIT it will cause add that to the 5 TRILLION OBAMA HAS ALREADY SPENT.....SOCIALIST ALWAYS THINK THINGS ARE FIXED...THEY'll JUST TAX MORE. Have they fixed SOCIAL SECURITY....HOW ABOUT MEDICAID...BOTH ARE NEAR BANKRUPTCY...WHAT ABOUT THE Veterans Admin.....have they done that right... Why just yesterday the Administration was declaring too raise the price of INSURANCE ON MILITARY FAMILIES............WHAT JUSTICE IS THAT? ...except to force even the MILITARY into STATE PAY PLANS...

Ramblin' Man come to mind anyone?

Margaret,

Romney IS pro-life, i.e., against murdering unborn children. I too am voting for him and am waiting for Romney yard signs to put up.

Why would someone want a cool sociable prez?

I want a stodgy, boring businessman man who's made money, yes, a capitalist. He can't be bought or persuaded through moolah; he doesn't need to prove anything; he not inept; perhaps he can help US citizens raise their incomes and regain the world's respect.

Unlike BO, Romney would never apologize for our country or kowtow to a foreign leader.

Yea, he was pro-choice before he was pro-life. That pretty much sums up Romney on just about every issue. Remember, it was Romneycare before it was Obamacare.

David J Iacono.:

..I guess you won't be able to BLAME GW BUSH for OBAMA's FAILED HEALTH CARE...with already at price tag of 340 Billion projected deficit ... So You'll blame MITT ROMNEY FOR IT.....I don't think so. Romney's was for an individual state, not an entire country. This will FAIL and the American People will be stuck with the bills. And people like you will sit at their computers gnostically thinking HOW WONDERFUL OBAMA IS.....ask the 13 million unemployed....THEY VOTE TOO!

Dan - you'll be glad to know that Congressmen will required by law to buy their insurance from a health insurance exchange in 2014, as part of the ACA. They will no longer be covered by the current federal employee health insurance plan.

Gregg, I say this in a non attacking manner. You are clueless and very dangerous because you can vote. Please look at everything the government has a hand in and tell me why you would want them involved in healthcare. Public Schools are a joke, they push people through that can't read and write, the graduation rate is something like 69%. It cost something like $12,000 a year per student. Teachers are untouchable regardless of how inept they are. Look at the DMV, Medicare is going broke, SS is going broke. People from all over the world flock to this country for medical care because it's the best in the world. Not everyone here has medical "Coverage" but everyone here gets medical "Treatment" even illegal's - it's already a law. So please before you get involved in casting a decision that will affect me, educate yourself enough to know what you are actually talking about.

Talk about clueless. Wow.

I know FIFA has nothing he can come back with...

Richard, There has always been free health care for those who need it !
This is all leading to the redistribution of the wealth and bigger government ruling every aspect of our lives. The individual rights are being stripped away . Our forefathers are probably spinning in their graves. We have the power to change this with our vote in November 2012 / Vote Obama out in 2012, you have the power Richard Rice !

If Obama had asked Romney for his opinion, he would have been advised against Obama Care. So if that is the best you got my friend , you need to re think your comment. Who would build a health care system on another mans idea , but never actually consult with that man ? That was a very stupid thing for Obama , as president to have done.

Frank, In the real world people learn and grow and change their minds every day. When new info and better ideas come alone we all change our minds. We are all human . I would be suspect to any man or woman who was unable to learn, grow and change his thinking. God bless Romney with his open mind and willingness to improve . The man know that only God knows it all !

Mr. Etch-a-sketch as he is known. He will say anything to get elected. Take the blinders off. Oh, all you see is Obama.

Right on harfordman, and Changes is about all some people have left in thier pocket since 2009, some don't even have that. ROMNEY in 2012

It will depend on who goes to the polls. Obama will be helped if the traditionally uninsured go to the polls. He will be hurt if those who pay their own premiums and those who employ other people go to the polls. As I see it, the major issues is whether we are going to be a country where less than half of us foot the bill for the majority? That idea is not far-fetched, and we must resolve to not let that happen, all for the good of our Country. Universal health care should work just fine when persons who are employable are universally employed. I have seen too many strong and healthy people out of work to suggest that our economy can afford universal health care given the level of unemployment. Unemployment grows, and the federal deficit increases... this cannot go on forever.

Where is the incentive for the people to want to work in all this re-distribution ?

What incentive is there for small business with this tax ?

What incentive is there for the poor and the children of the poor to try and better their situation ?

The answer to all of the above ( NONE )

Elaine - I was poor growing up. The incentive came from my Mother who pushed us to succeed. Parenting makes the difference, not policy.

I hope not. Obama doesn't know how to led this country, we need someone in there that can a least act like they know something. God Help Us!

Carol, there is still hope for Palin!