Health bill objections

If I could speak to Congressman Bill Owens directly, I would object and request he vote no on the current health care bill passed by the Senate. The following are my objections:

I object on moral and religious grounds to the proposed public funds for abortion. I also object to the danger of health rationing, which must result due to the financial burden this bill will place upon our country. As a disabled citizen, the possible rejection of care is a real concern for me.

I object on economic grounds. This bill will do exactly what every other entitlement program has done in the history of our nation — grow exponentially without the funds to pay for it. It will result in greater national debt and greater taxes upon everyone.

I object on constitutional grounds. The Constitution of the United States of America is the final word in regard to legislative duties and responsibilities. The idea of forcing citizens to purchase health care is against the law and spirit of the Constitution.

There are definite areas in which health care may be improved, but it must not violate these basic objections. We must respect life, the unborn, disabled and elderly. We must be able to legitimately pay for it, without raising taxes, and we must not violate the law and spirit of the Constitution.

Pastor Douglas J. King

Three Mile Bay

The writer is pastor of First Baptist Church, Three Mile Bay.