HOW DOES THIS WORK?

What do we do if the federal government gives itself the power to do something that they are not authorized to do?  Also, what if a new federal law (authorized in this manner) is illegal based on a state's law?

In 2011 Ohio passed the HEALTHCARE FREEDOM AMENDMENT which basically makes most of the main aspects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) illegal in Ohio.  I don't want to break the law so what should I do?

REMEMBER WHO WE ARE

If you're like me, you may be spending some of today in remembrance of tragedy that shook us 12 years ago.  I was reminded that we can't let our guard down.  The reality that there is evil in the world was very real and I was scared.

Today I am also reminded that when there's trouble, Americans can rise to a level of courage and sacrifice that I believe is unique in the world.  Let's not wait for another crisis to remember who we are.

WELFARE IS WELL... UNFAIR.

The whole welfare thing has been on my mind lately and I've had some discussions about it with people of various views.  Should we help people in need?  How do we do it?  How do we make sure the people who really need help are getting it and how do we prevent fraudsters from stealing from the system?

Well... I've come to a couple conclusions and I'd like to hear some feedback on this.

#1 - WE SHOULD HELP THOSE IN NEED
Now, the "WE" is where I tend to run into disagreements with some.  I think "WE" is the people.  People should help other people in need.  Some people won't help and some people will help.  But, I think it's important to maintain the freedom to choose who to help and how, even though this means some people won't help.  Helping people in need is none of the government's business.

#2 - I DON'T BELIEVE IN FORCED CHARITY
I don't need to write an explanation for this one as I found a video that says it perfectly.

George Ought to Help

"NO ONE HAS A RIGHT TO ANYTHING AT MY EXPENSE."