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    Tag: Federal Overreach

    Big Macs And Tatooed Baloney


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 24, 2013 at 06:30:20 PM EST
    Tags: Michigan, Welfare, Federal Overreach, Rick Snyder, Medicaid, Liberty, US Constitution, Health Care, Obamacare, Rights, Pandering, Morals, Ethics, State Senate, Compassion, Charity, Insurance, Detroit, Saginaw, Flint, Benton Harbor, Pontiac, Michiganders, Dependence, Forever Is A Long Time (all tags)

    Compassion does not necessarily equal ethical behavior.

    What someone might call "the right thing to do," might be anything but that. Especially if it requires that a crime be perpetrated in order to follow through.  Most acts of compassion by an individual cannot be questioned.  It is self sacrifice; or giving, that heals, nurtures, grows, etc.  It becomes a very different act when perpetrated through coercion upon some for the benefit of others.

    The affordable care act is one of those "right things to do" according to its supporters.  However, it is also one of those things which has no authority as an enumerated power defined in the constitution.  The federal government has no authority to act on state's issues such as health care, welfare, and schooling.  Only the broadest interpretation of commerce issues allow it to assume other responsibilities such as labor and transportation, but those come from the weak links established through a lazy practice known as case law, and precedent.

    The federal government has no reason to be involved in, or managing the critical aspects of our lives.  The mantra of "Its the law of the land"  be damned.  We still have a constitution, as damaged as it might be through neglect and cowardice.  It provides absolute protections from authority to the people, and to the states which those people reside.

    Unless those states and people surrender to that authority.

    Continued below

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    AUL Fight Continues with 14th Brief


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Fri Jun 21, 2013 at 09:06:37 AM EST
    Tags: Michigan, AUL, Abortion, Freedom Of Conscience, Religious Liberty, First Amendment, Federal Overreach, Obamacare, Right To Life (all tags)

    While we have our own fights in opposition of Obamacare and the federal government intrusion and overreach, there are others who are fighting it on different fronts.

    Americans United for Life is defending First Amendment Freedom of Conscience rights in an another amicus curiae brief filed in response to Obamacare's mandates. In its 14th brief defending conscience rights in light of Obamacare's mandates, AUL argues in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that the Obama Administration's "HHS Mandate" violates the First Amendment freedom of conscience by forcing employers to provide insurance coverage for life-ending drugs and devices--without regard to the employers' freedom of conscience or their religious beliefs.

    Our insurance plan has this mandatory provision and expense.  Strangely, it is in-your-face in bold letters as well on the policy information. (perhaps as a service from our insurer - to rile us up?)  

    AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest says:

    "Forcing Americans who do not support an abortion-oriented political agenda to pay for and comply with the HHS Mandate is anti-American.  AUL has outlined and advocated for life-affirming healthcare throughout this entire process. Real healthcare respects life, rather than punishing citizens who refuse to comply with an abortion-oriented agenda."
    Indeed.

    AUL's brief was filed in Eden Foods, Inc. v. Sebelius, a case filed by Eden Foods, the oldest natural and organic food company in North America, and Michael Potter, the founder and sole shareholder of the company.  Motivated by his faith, Potter has refrained from paying for surgical abortions, contraception and life-ending drugs and devices in the company's health insurance coverage.  Eden Foods filed a lawsuit to protect its conscience rights when the HHS mandates were issued.

    In March of this year, a federal judge in Michigan denied a preliminary injunction to Eden Foods and Mr. Potter, a decision that forced them to comply with the unconstitutional HHS Mandate.  They appealed to the Sixth Circuit.

    Continued below.

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    A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

    Brandenburg Targeted For Primary


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 09:10:08 AM EST
    Tags: Kurt King, Jack Brandenburg, Michigan, State Senate, Primary, Welfare Growth, Medicaid Expansion, Federal Overreach, 11th District (all tags)

    Assuming he casts his vote for increasing the welfare rolls. (Medicaid expansion)

    Shelby Township activist vows to make ObamaCare vote an issue in next Republican primary. Stating that the cost of government run healthcare will be destructive by hurting the poor and middle class the most, Kurt King announced his intention to primary Senator Jack Brandenburg should he vote to continue the governments war on healthcare freedom.  Like the others announced this morning, Kurt King believes he knows what the Republican base wants in Senator Brandenburg's district, and what they expect in a state senator. He says:

    "It is vital that we have a state senator that actively works to keep government out of the lives of our families and businesses and work equally hard to protect the liberties and health freedom of the districts constituents."
    Especially given the platform they are supposed to represent.
    "This will be a major issue for conservative primary voters in 2014.  Should Senator Brandenburg vote against our health freedoms, I am prepared to launch a primary challenge.  I believe that conservative voters will reject a sitting senator who supports team Obama by voting to take away our liberties and will rally around a fresh approach that centers on lowering taxes, individual liberty, and reducing the size and scope of government intrusion into our lives."
    And like the two other announcements this morning, King makes it clear there is a line in the sand.
    If there was ever any doubt that Senator Brandenburg was out of touch with the current Republican primary voters, this vote on expanding Medicaid will tell us for sure."
    Yup.

    Lets find out, shall we?

    (5 comments) Comments >>

    Walker Could Face Challenge


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 08:42:47 AM EST
    Tags: Chad Stevens, Howard Walker, Michigan, State Senate, Primary, Welfare Growth, Medicaid Expansion, Federal Overreach (all tags)

    There seems to be a trend this morning.

    As we had expected, the ObamaCare vote could certainly be an issue in next Republican primary. Stating that the cost of government run healthcare will be destructive by hurting the poor and middle class the most, Conservative Activist Chad Stevens announced his intention to primary Senator Howard Walker should he vote to continue the government's war on healthcare freedom. Stevens believes he knows what the Republican base wants in Senator Walker's district and what they expect in a state senator.

    "It is vital that we have a state senator that actively works to keep government out of the lives of our families and businesses and work equally hard to protect the liberties and health freedom of the districts constituents."

    "This will be a major issue for conservative primary voters in 2014.  Should Senator Walker vote against our health freedoms, I am prepared to launch a primary challenge. I believe that conservative voters will reject a sitting senator who supports team Obama by voting to take away our liberties and will rally around a fresh approach that centers on lowering taxes, individual liberty, and reducing the size and scope of government intrusion into our lives."

    And like the Sundquist announcement, the welfare growth vote could be all the incentive he needs to follow up with a robust campaign:
    "If there was ever any doubt that Senator Walker was out of touch with the current Republican primary voters, this vote on expanding Medicaid will tell us for sure."
    We would like to see a no vote out of Howard Walker as well.

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    And It Begins - Nick Sundquist To Run


    By JGillman, Section News
    Posted on Mon Jun 17, 2013 at 08:15:03 AM EST
    Tags: Conservatives, Republicans, Nick Sundquist, Michigan, State Senate, Primary, Geoff Hansen, Welfare Growth, Medicaid Expansion, Federal Overreach (all tags)

    Activist vows to make ObamaCare vote an issue in next Republican primary

    Stating that the cost of government run healthcare will be destructive by hurting the poor and middle class the most, Nick Sundquist today announced his intention to primary Senator Goeff Hansen (R-34th) because his record indicates he will continue to vote for the governments war on healthcare freedom. Sundquist believes he knows what the Republican base wants in Senator Hansen's district and what they expect in a state senator. Sundquist notes:

    "It is vital that we have a state senator that actively works to keep government out of the lives of our families and businesses and work equally hard to protect the liberties and health freedom of the districts constituents."

    "This will be a major issue for conservative primary voters in 2014.  Should Senator Hansen vote against our health freedoms.  I believe that conservative voters will reject a sitting senator who supports team Obama by voting to take away our liberties and will rally around a fresh approach that centers on lowering taxes, individual liberty, and reducing the size and scope of government intrusion into our lives.

    If there was ever any doubt that Senator Hansen was out of touch with the current Republican primary voters, this vote on expanding Medicaid will tell us for sure." "

    Indeed.

    Senator Hansen is currently a member of the following committees:

    • Agriculture
    • Economic Development
    • Insurance
    • Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (Chair)
    • Transportation

    Other announcements are expected as the expansion of welfare and long term liabilities are enacted in this current legislative session.

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