Legally, wouldn’t anyone who can show their country of origin is INDIA be afforded an exemption? The law does not say “native American Indian”, just “Indian”
(5) EXEMPTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
—In the case of an individual who is seeking an exemption certificate under section 1311(d)(4)(H) from any requirement or penalty imposed by section 5000A, the following information: (A) In the case of an individual seeking ex emption based on the individual’s status as a member of an exempt religious sect or division, as a member of a health care sharing ministry, as an Indian, or as an individual eligible for a hardship exemption,
The reason that noone read the bill, besides its length,
was their understanding of the “granting of discretion”.
That’s all they need to know anymore - who gets the power of discretion.
“Discretion”, of course, just means that the decision making power is vested in one person or committee, and that person or committee can decide based on various biases whether to grant waivers or punishments or withhold services.
No... this wouldn’t lead to corruption! No way! Especially not with benign elitist leftists!
I can document a Native American in my family tree, about 6 generations ago.