What do you think about Bush's veto on SCHIP?

Question

I think this bastard is more out of control than ever. First he decides to pay off the deficit by collecting $ from child support recipients, now he vetos the expansion of SCHIP (Childrens Health Insurance Program) for uninsured children.

What is this guy thinking? He sure as hell doesn't have the American public in mind, and he's taking it out on the most vulnerable....our nation's children.

Answer 1

Everyone who supports this veto shows their true colors, as being heartless and opposed to life.

Answer 2

The TRUTH about SCHIP is that this bill was about expanding the program, the program as is still runs. The idea of allowing people with incomes that are over double mine to get health care from the government is insane. If you make the $63k a year for a family of four that would make you eligible in my state of VT you need to buy your own- sorry but stop being a leach,
Democrats need to stop lying about this veto and what it means and the disgusting practice of using children in their propaganda war.

Child support, SSI, SS and such should all be tax free

Answer 3

The president did what needed to be done on many important levels. What I take him to task for is not doing it up big with a press conference where he could explain his veto and point out all the flaws with this piece of garbage bill and force the Democrats to try to defend those points.

You know, like how many children already eligible are not participating. How this bill allows families with two kids earning 80k a year to participate. How it defines "children" as being up to 25 years old.

This is not free goodies form the government. Real, hard working people are going to have to pay for this. It is not the responsibility of the Federal Government to provide health care insurance to anybody.

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Answer 4

The bill itself, had several flaws and deserved veto. However, I think it was a massive political mistake for the President.

Like you said, most Americans know that he doesn't have the public in mind, which is partially why his approval rating polls around 30-33%.

In addition, Bush is asking for 30% more to fight the Iraq war next year, yet the increases in SCHIP over the next 5 years were only a drop in the bucket compared to what we are going to pay for Iraq next year.

Sadly, the people who are going to pay for Bush's veto are House and Senate Republicans up for re-election next year, which is going to give Democrats 2/3rds majority in the House, and veto over-ride power in the Senate.

Answer 5

Actually, he does have the American public in mind. He knows that I raised my kids and provide their insurance myself. So I don't really need to provide insurance for someone who has a 24 year old and makes the same amount or more money than I do.
BTW...he didn't veto the expansion he just didn't like the BS that was put into the bill.

Answer 6

It was the right thing to do. The democrat weasels tried to expand government health care to middle class children whose parents can afford it already, many of whom already have it, and also to "children" up to 25 years old. That's not what Americans want.

Americans want to help poor children. Period. If the Democrats were really interested in helping poor children, they'd have sent 2 bills - one to keep the current program going, the second to expand it beyond any recognizable scope.

It's sad that so many American voters are fooled by such transparent political dog & pony shows. It means the future of this country is not looking good.

Answer 7

If you knew the first thing about the bill, you would realize that it was the correct decision to make.

Try not to be so intellectually lazy, and read past the headlines every once in a while.

Answer 8

I support it. Quit with the handouts!

Liberals love the Nanny State.

Answer 9

I think it's wonderful

We don't need more social programs. We need to dismantle the ones plaguing us as it is

If you can't afford to provide health insurance for your kids, don't have any!