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Jim Pearson: Government shouldn’t ‘act’ like it cares about my health

Affordable Care Act is just that – an act. I do not have, nor can I afford, insurance. I also do not qualify for assistance. So what is the point of the government taking $400 dollars away from myself and family? I cannot afford this loss of freedom of choice.

Jim Pearson, Delhi

This story was originally published March 2, 2015 at 12:42 PM with the headline "Jim Pearson: Government shouldn’t ‘act’ like it cares about my health."

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