Senate discusses taxing citizens for being alive
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:11 am
Really? I'm really getting close to the point of simply saying "fuck it".
The only thing worthwhile in this country anymore seems to be to do nothing and sit around with your hand out to the government asking for more. Fuck this shit. Y'all better get your pitchforks and torches ready.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090703/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulWASHINGTON – First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well.
In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face fines of more than $1,000.
The details were unveiled Thursday in a health care overhaul bill supported by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines would raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals.
The only thing worthwhile in this country anymore seems to be to do nothing and sit around with your hand out to the government asking for more. Fuck this shit. Y'all better get your pitchforks and torches ready.