more Missouri Madness--House passes healthcare dud

The Missouri Healthcare Freedom Act has passed the Missouri House. The bill is a sham and here are details from: http://www.franklincountypatriots.org/2010/03/missouri-house-passes-heath-care-freedom-act/
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from Michael Boldin at The Tenth Amendment Center:

The Missouri State House has passed House Joint Resolution 48 (HJR48). The legislation, known as the “Missouri Health Care Freedom Act” seeks to make public policy for the state that every person within the state of Missouri is and shall be free to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without penalty or threat of penalty by the federal government of the United States of America.

Here’s the official summary of the bill:

Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment prohibits any person, employer, or health care provider from being compelled to participate in any health care system. Individuals and employers may pay directly for lawful health care services without being subject to fines or penalties, and health care providers can accept payment for health care services from individuals or employers without being subject to fines or penalties. The purchase or sale of health care insurance in private health care systems cannot be prohibited by law or rule.

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution codifies in law that the federal government is one of limited, delegated powers – and that all powers not enumerated in the Constitution are reserve “to the States, respectively, or to the People.”

The founders, during the time of the Constitution’s ratification, made clear that a vast majority of regulatory powers would be left in the states – including social services, agriculture, mining, and more. Click here to read more.

The resolution passed by a vote of 113-40, and is awaiting transmittal to the State Senate.

In an update to supporters, the resolution’s primary sponsor, State Rep. Jane Cunningham, pledged to see the effort through:
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This sham foisted off on the public is most likely unconstitutional. States do not have the right to "nullify" federal programs no matter what the state constitution reads.

This "bill" is part of a reactionary package going to be passed to voters by our fearless leaders. I might note, if your representative voted for this; time for a change.

Once again our fearless leaders in Jefferson City seeks to avoid their duty and pass off garbage to the voters.