On March 25th I received an email from Wisconsin A/G JB VanHollen informing his constituents that he had reviewed the ObamaCare bill that was signed into law by President Obama and determined it was unconstitutional. A/G VanHollen was requesting approval from either the Governor or either house of legislature (as required by Wisconsin law) to join other states in pursuing a lawsuit. At the time he was asking for Wisconsin residents to voice their opinions to lawmakers in asking to join in this venture. I took this opportunity and wrote a letter to Diamond Jim. He replied with the following:
Dear Mr. XXXXX
Thank you for contacting me to express your views about the national health insurance reform recently signed by President Obama. I always welcome your comments and appreciate the opportunity to respond to you.
This is a law passed by the Congress of the United States. I understand that people may disagree with the policy. However, I believe the legal challenges raised by the states are without legal merit. It would be a waste of time and state resources to pursue a frivolous claim.
These reforms are good for the people of Wisconsin and the nation as a whole.
Sincerely,
Diamond Jim Doyle, Governor
Ok, so maybe I added Diamond to his signature. The job of the A/G is to watch out for the best interests of Wisconsin residents. If he feels that this law is unconstitutional the Governor should support him in this challenge.
You’ve gotta love partisan politics. Thank God Diamond Jim won’t be back for another term.
