So, how do you all think this is going to play out?
I have mixed emotions about this. In the one hand, I just want it to not pass, but on the other hand, we have 38 states ready to deem this bill unconstitutional. I think for far to long, the states have sat back and let the federal government walk all over them.
Something that starts the ball rolling on the states looking at Washington and saying "You don't get to make that call", is a great thing.
Sadly however, I don't know if the states can win against the feds. They control to much of the money now.
I think of all the things that bother me the most about this, is what it will do to American businesses. Caterpillar for example, expects this bill to force them to pay 100 million more a year in labor costs. This is tuff for a company who competes on the world market, when there competitors are not bound to these laws.
I am also worried for all the Americans with insurance, who are about to see an increase in there costs. There are many people just getting by, they will find it harder and harder to do so.
And lastly, I worry about all the unemployed who will not not get a job, because companies can no longer hire.
What do you think is going to happen in just a few hours, and how will it impact the US?
