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Floridians Could Opt Out Of Government Health Care Plan
wkrg.com ^ | Mon, March 22, 2010 | AP

Posted on 03/22/2010 2:30:23 PM PDT by MrPiper

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Floridians could opt out of the federal health care overhaul plan under a ballot proposal being considered by the Republican-controlled state Legislature.

The proposed state constitutional amendment (HJR 37) is going before a House committee Monday. It would need 60 percent voter approval if it gets on the November ballot.

The amendment would prohibit anyone including employers from being forced to participate in the federal system President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law.

(Excerpt) Read more at wkrg.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: healthcare
Maybe some good news!
1 posted on 03/22/2010 2:30:23 PM PDT by MrPiper
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To: MrPiper

Sign me up.


2 posted on 03/22/2010 2:32:42 PM PDT by ilgipper
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To: MrPiper

The US Gubmint would say, “Fine Mr. Floridian, You pay your extra $12,000 per year in taxes and we will be glad to take you off the Obamacare Insurance rolls.” ... Next


3 posted on 03/22/2010 2:35:48 PM PDT by TexGuy (If it has the slimmest of chances of being considered sarcasm ... IT IS!)
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To: MrPiper

How would this effect those of us who have insurance through their employers? Do businesses have the choice to opt out?


4 posted on 03/22/2010 2:38:56 PM PDT by mockingbyrd (Remember in November.)
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To: MrPiper
"Sure you don't want to reconsider Obamacare?"


5 posted on 03/22/2010 2:45:46 PM PDT by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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To: MrPiper

The problem with these opt outs is the state taxpayers will still be stuck paying the higher taxes to fund Obamacare.


6 posted on 03/22/2010 2:48:22 PM PDT by Chet 99
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To: MrPiper

Love it. Go Florida!


7 posted on 03/22/2010 2:57:41 PM PDT by Retired Greyhound
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To: MrPiper

I sure hope so.When I heard this bill passed I started to sob.I fear for my country.


8 posted on 03/22/2010 4:04:30 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord,For His Name Alone Is Exaulted)
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To: POWERSBOOTHEFAN

Get it done!


9 posted on 03/22/2010 4:15:21 PM PDT by Monorprise
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