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Ruby the Liberal

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11. The odious mandate is there to offset

Reply to bluestateguy (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 06:32 PM

Jun 2012

these vultures not being able to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions (even though they can charge whatever the fuck they want).

I think we will all see unimaginable premium increases if that is determined to be severable.

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Is anybody here going to be extremely upset if the SCOTUS axes the mandate and only the mandate? [View all] bluestateguy Jun 2012 OP

If that's all that goes, I'm fine. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #1

The Mandate is the only thing I have a problem with. Vincardog Jun 2012 #2

Not I. Its unenforceable anyway. elleng Jun 2012 #3

I would not be extremely upset. I'll find something else to get outraged over. nt ZombieHorde Jun 2012 #4

+1 snot Jun 2012 #6

Thank you. I personally would be relieved. snot Jun 2012 #5

what about social security and medicare? madrchsod Jun 2012 #7

Not at issue here bluestateguy Jun 2012 #8

No. The provision that allows my daughters to stay on our coverage until 25 is most important. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #9

No. I think it's going to be struck down and possibly on a unanimous decision. pa28 Jun 2012 #10

The odious mandate is there to offset Ruby the Liberal Jun 2012 #11

That's the fear I hear repeatedly, that insurers will use it as an excuse to jack up premiums. Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #12

And how many will go without care Ruby the Liberal Jun 2012 #13

Yes. Not because I like it or the ADA. mmonk Jun 2012 #14

Actually that's what I hoping for, I would be pleased. nt Raine Jun 2012 #15