Congressman Phil Hare was asked about the constitutionality of the democrats health care reform bill regarding its mandate that all citzens are now mandated to purchase health care insurance. The congressman’s response was not at all surprising…
“I don’t worry about the Constitution on this to be honest with you. I care more about the people who are dying because they do not have health care.”
When asked about his oath of office to swear to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, Congressman Hare then responded…
"I believe that it says that we have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!”
Someone in the room then had to point out to the Congressman that those words are written in our nation’s Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution.
The Congressman replied…”It doesn’t matter to me!”
Finally, after some prodding the question was put to Congressman- “Where in the Constitution does it give you the authority to mandate health care coverage for all Americans?”
Congressman Hare replied – “I don’t know.”
It should not come as a shock to anyone that Congressman Hre is a Democrat Representative from the great State of Illinois, home of “Chicago” style politics where corruption and the attitude of the “Constitution be damned” is the order of the day for politicians.
When he told his audience that he had read the entire health care reform bill, consisting of thousands of pages, ”three times”, Congressman Hare dug his hole deeper when violated one of the cardinal rules of debate procedures (Never ask a question that you don’t want an answer to!). When an audience member expressed his doubt about the congressman’s claim, Hare asked if he was being called a “liar.” The expected answer, “yes”, came back at which time Hare left the meeting.
The most telling part of the video is when Congressman Hare is leaving the meeting and driving away in a car, someone calls out to him stating - “Better start looking for a job!”
Remember, the 2010 general elections are just a few short months away. It really is time for “Change!”
Peter J. Mahon
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