MEDIA ROOTS — On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the controversial Affordable Healthcare for America Act, which will enact an individual mandate forcing Americans to buy health insurance or face a fine. In a tight 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the argument that mandated healthcare is legal under the Commerce clause. Instead, the Court rested its decision on the fact that any fine assessed for non-compliance is a tax and therefore the federal government’s authority to tax is upheld.
Abby Martin of Media Roots and RT interviews Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, concerning the mainstream media rush to erroneously report the decision and the practical merits of the Affordable Healthcare Act ascension to law.
Abby Martin Interviews Cenk Uygur on Obamacare
Cenk Uygur provides a sober and honest evaluation of the Act better known as ‘Obamacare.’ He focuses in on the conservative nature of an individual mandate, mentioning how its origin stems from the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation think tank. Uygur hammers this idea home by clarifying the bill does not do enough as it provides no public option outside of private insurers.
Hats off to Cenk Uygur for sharing an honest and unique perspective on the Affordable Healthcare Act that you will not find anywhere in the mainstream.
Chris Martin for Media Roots
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