Since the GOP Health Law creates such Momentous Changes, why not put it to a national referendum?

[IndianaDave]

This law will affect about six percent of the U.S. economy, why not take the time to explore all of its ramifications, and - during the 2018 Congressional Election - put it on the ballot? All of us can decide whether to keep the Affordable Care Act or to change to the Republicans' "American Health Care Act?" Then, there will be no confusion about our chosen form of health care. Now, why do I believe that the Republicans have no interest in knowing what we think?

[Orrex]

1. I don't know

The Presidential referendum in Nov 2016 went to shit, thanks to the efforts of Putin and Comey and the Kochs et al.

Also, access to healthcare is a civil right and shouldn't be subject to the tyranny of the majority.

[pangaia]

2. Dave, You're kidding, right?

The Russian mafia is going to do that?




OH, BTW, you forgot MEDICARE FOR ALL...!

[IndianaDave]

6. If only we COULD have Medicare for everybody! Someday, I hope. Thanks for your response.

[pinboy3niner]

3. Why drag it out? Just put Trumpcare out of its misery now. nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Because there is no provision in the Constitution or federal law

for a national referendum on issues or proposed laws.

[IndianaDave]

7. I hadn't really considered that. I appreciate your insight.

[pnwmom]

5. We just had one and the ACA won. Only 63 million voted for the replace-and-repeal guy.

72 million did NOT, including 66 million Hillary voters.

[IndianaDave]

8. Absolutely agree with you. But how do we convey that reality to the goons

who are trying to destroy the ACA and don't appear to give a damn about all the people they will hurt -- and allow to die. It's so hard to believe they care more about giving tax breaks to the privileged than helping struggling people to just make it through life. This baffles me!