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DYLAN SCOTT FEBRUARY 28, 2014, 10:11 AM EST
More than a decade ago, Arkansas Rep. Josh Miller (R) was in a catastrophic car accident that broke his neck and left him paralyzed. Medicare and Medicaid paid the $1 million bill for his hospitalization and rehabilitation.
But this week, as the Arkansas legislature has debated continuing its privatized Medicaid expansion under Obamacare, Miller has remained steadfast in his opposition.
The Arkansas Times highlighted the contrast in a Thursday report. The alternative newspaper reported that Miller receives ongoing coverage through the government programs, including Medicaid-covered personal care assistance.
The Times asked Miller, 33, about this apparent contradiction: Shouldn't someone who has experienced the benefits of health insurance, including insurance paid for by the government, understand the importance of expanding those benefits to others?
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liberal N proud
(60,352 posts)valerief
(53,235 posts)into a ravine just like he did. Because that's an example of 'working hard enough.'
narnian60
(3,510 posts)All the comments to the article were right on.
enough
(13,270 posts)I deserve whatever I'm getting from the government. All those other people do not. The place where stupidity and hypocrisy become indistinguishable.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)medicaid because they can work and are just lazy. What a selfish CREEP!
WillyT
(72,631 posts)Cannikin
(8,359 posts)To the OP, thanks for posting this article.