Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Repeal?

“If elected President, I will repeal Obamacare.” These words have been spoken by major candidates for President of the United States, who apparently do not know how the government they propose to lead works. Presidents do not repeal legislation in the United States. In order to repeal a previously enacted legislation, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have to vote on and pass legislation to negate previously passed legislation. In the event both Houses of Congress pass such legislation, the President can then sign that legislation into law. While the President can propose legislation, the President cannot, without Congressional votes, enact legislation. For candidates for office to make misstatements of this sort, either intentionally or in error can only be designed to mislead the American people. Here is a suggestion for those “repealers”. Why doesn’t anyone opposed to Obamacare tell us how they would propose legislation to make it better. It is obvious that the cost of healthcare, access to needed healthcare, and healthcare insurance are problems faced by a majority of Americans. The statue quo has not worked for millions of Americans and has negatively impacted the economy for all Americans. So, Mr. or Ms. Future wannabe President, how will you make things better? What will you propose to improve on the healthcare program(s)? What is wrong with the existing programs and how will you make them better for those whose votes you are seeking. How about answers for a change instead of demonstrations of your lack of knowledge of how government works.

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