Obama's health care law upheld by the highest court

I am happy to say that President Obama has scored yet again. After having to deal with being told that his presidency was unconstitutional (due to him not having a legitimate birth certificate because he wasn't an American--we all know what really stemmed that debate) he provided the Birthers and Donald Trump with his certificate of birth. And now, after being accused from various opponents that his health care reform law was unconstitutional, the highest court of the land we call America has upheld a 5-4 ruling stating that the law is constitutional (Liptak, 2012). I think Obama greatly summarizes what happened better than I ever could, so here's a link to the video of the speech he gave here.

As a nurse, someone who has gotten sick, and someone who has had close friends and relatives get sick, I know about the pit falls and loop holes of the old insurance system. On far too many occasions, so-called health insurance has done more harm than good to certain friends and family members. And there are those who do not have health insurance, which greatly worries me because those are the people who tend to need it the most. Luckily, no one in my immediate family has fallen so ill, and I thank God for that. But there have been situations where we were close to suffering at the hand of health insurance companies who agree to help you out, only to come up with a million and one excuses as to why they no longer can help you out once you need it.

The next question is: is it ethical? The answer to that, for me, is simple. 

President Obama. Taken from http://www.columbiadailyherald.com/sites/files/styles/large/public/article/243791_web_Obama-Health-Care-Leg_Ball_bds.jpg

Yes. Yes, the law is ethical, as it helps those that are in need and provides even more help and assistance for those who already have health insurance. Everyone's health should be protected and looked after, not just the rich. I do not care if that is just the way it has always been. As far as I am concerned, Mitt Romney's health is not more important than my health because that infers that his life is more important--is more valuable--than my own. But I know my worth. Do you?

Of course, that won't stop opponents from still claiming it is unconstitutional, just like proof of Obama's birth certificate has not hushed the Birthers. But I'm proud of Obama for this victory. And as my kids say, haters gon' hate.

Reference:

Liptak, A. (2012, June 28). Supreme court upholds health care law, 5-4, in victory for obama. The New York Times. Retrieved June 28, 2012, from www.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/us/supreme-court-lets-health-law-largely-stand.html