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[–] crankypants15 ago (edited ago)
It's a big deal to the left because:
Obamacare repeal is having problems because just enough Republicans are RINOs. Paul Ryan especially is being paid off by some Democratic interest. Follow the money.
Very likely. Because the illegal immigrants get welfare and can vote, that doesn't mean they actually got Obamacare in every state.
Other alternatives
Make people responsible for their own health. And enforce it.
In Michigan they are considering a bill to prevent people from buying soda using food stamps (we also call it SNAP or the "bridge card" because a debit card is used with a pic of the Mackinac bridge). But this has to be enforced at the retailer, and retailers rarely enforce current food stamp provisions anyway. Even if it passed, it is unlikely to make a difference unless Michigan inspectors do some sting operations.
This bill won't prevent people from buying sugary tea, sports drinks, or high-sugar "juices" though. So it's another dead-out-the-door from clueless Michigan legislators.
This bill is from the same culture that arrests men when their wives beat them bruised and bloody. Thanks Michigan!