How Health Insurance Reform Will Lead To Jail by Congressman John Shadegg

How Health Insurance Reform Will Lead To Jail by Congressman John Shadegg in Politics and Legislation

Yesterday on the Fox News show “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” U.S. Representative John Shadegg discussed health reform, but in a brand new light.

Congressman Shadegg sees a big problem with the current health reform legislation, in particular the provision which mandates that every American carry some form of health insurance.

According to Shadegg, if you defy the law, then you might face jail time.

While talking with Van Susteren, Shadegg explained that those who can afford health insurance but choose not to buy a plan will be fined. This fine, as the bill defines, is considered a federal tax.

In the case where Americans are “fined“ and don’t pay, they can be charged with a misdemeanor. Then the government, claims Rep. Shadegg, can fine you an additional $25,000 and then put you in jail for up to one year.

“People find it bizarre, but it shows how far we’ve gotten away from what we ought to be focused on. Somebody said it’ll solve the housing crisis, you know?“ said the Arizona Congressman.

So this is a pretty strong claim that the health insurance reform bill is out to fine Americans and put them behind bars.

“Can you imagine the sheriff going out and running you in, throwing you in jail?“ questioned Van Susteren.

No, we really can’t. If this is truly how the bill is written, lawmakers definitely need to reconsider the language of the bill.

“We ought to be focused on bringing down the cost of health care for every American so they can afford it, deal with preexisting conditions, deal with people who can’t buy coverage, help them buy coverage,“ said Congressman Shadegg.

We couldn’t agree more. But why then make jail time a focus of your conversation on television? Seems a bit odd.

Here’s the transcript of the “On the Record…“ segment.

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