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How is it wrong for the POTUS to ensure that most Americans have health insurance? That's the kind of things presidents are elected to do. It was THE major issue of his campaign. Health insurance, or the lack thereof is a big problem in the USA. IF governors are unable, or unwilling to take care of the uninsured in their state, then the federal gov't should step in. Again, if these Republican governors have such great ideas about health care reform, then they can implement them as long as they achieve the same goals as Obama's. You can keep moving the goal post, but the state's rights argument is out the window.
Healthcare is a personal responsibility, not a Presidential responsibility. Presidents aren't elected to be a parent, they are elected to be a leader in national security and to promote economic growth. If governors are unable or unwilling to do anything then it is up to the people of the state to make the change and implement their will. Our Founders understood where the power belongs and it isn't a massive Federal Govt. What does the President know about the healthcare problems in your community? It is you that pays for state and local healthcare costs, not the Federal taxpayer which will happen with Obamacare and that is totally and completely wrong.
You still don't get it, Obama has given the states two choices, create your own health care program or accept mine. State governments have said NO there is a third option, let we aren't implementing a program and aren't accepting yours. This is a states rights' issue and you want want the Federal Govt. to be a parent and force you to do what they want you to do.