Herrick, Devon. "The Medical Device Tax Will Devastate the Medical Technology Industry." Medical Technology. Ed. Carol Ullmann and Lynn M. Zott. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "The Job-Killing Medical Device Tax." National Center for Policy Analysis Issue Briefs, Health. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
This source is talking about what will happen to the economy when the Affordable Care Act is passed. Basically there is a provision that increases tax on medical tools by about 2.3%. This article is saying how companies will have to layoff employees and cut hours and pay to muster up the money for that 2.3% tax increase. Most medical supply companies are small and private, is what the article claims, and a tax increase by this much could be the downfall of there whole company, or at least an extreme setback.
This is opposing view point is a very useful source. It provides a possibility of something that no one has really been talking about and gives numbers and statistics to back up the articles theory. While responding to the points in this article when I write my own rhetoric, I plan on pointing out the merits of this argument and how I do believe that this might be an a consequence of the ACA.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Source 6
Hollander, Catherine. "Obamacare Is Creating Jobs--Yes, Really." National Journal(2013).
Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
One of the main arguments against the Affordable Care Act is that the bill is simply
unconstitutional. But this source addresses another concern about the bill, that once
it does go into effect it will be a great source of job loss in the Nation. This source says
how it will also create jobs, more than will "crush."
This is yet another article that supports my vantage point and will be useful in backing
up my argument. My only complaint is that the article provides more with examples and
narratives rather than with statistics and facts. But that doesn't mean the source isn't a
convincing article and will be of great use to me.
Source 5
"Health Care Act Reminds Young Adults They're Not Invincible." Tell Me More 2 Oct. 2013. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.
This source is very interesting is that it is not a conventional source like editorial or articles. This is a transcript of a discussion from the National Public Radio. Two individual Sit down and discuss the pros of the Affordable Care Act. They give specific examples of one young man who benefited from it and they give more broad and general examples of who this bill is helping the most.
This is a great source because it helps give me some evidence in which to back up my point of view. The two who are talking also clearly know there stuff on this bill, and how it is affecting the nation. It gives examples and statistics that help provide support for why ACA does more good than bad.
This source is very interesting is that it is not a conventional source like editorial or articles. This is a transcript of a discussion from the National Public Radio. Two individual Sit down and discuss the pros of the Affordable Care Act. They give specific examples of one young man who benefited from it and they give more broad and general examples of who this bill is helping the most.
This is a great source because it helps give me some evidence in which to back up my point of view. The two who are talking also clearly know there stuff on this bill, and how it is affecting the nation. It gives examples and statistics that help provide support for why ACA does more good than bad.
Source 4
"ObamaCare Repeal Efforts." Congressional Digest. May 2013. Points of View Reference Center. Web. October 17.2013.
This source talks about the what the people opposed to the ACA are saying. They discuss why they oppose that act, other possible options, and how it might lead to a government shutdown. This source also offers Obama's response to his naysayers and numerous attempts to have the bill shutdown.
This is a valuable source because it is unbiased and packed with information regarding the debate around my topic. This article is also fairly recent and therefore relevant to the debate today. It also references a possible government shutdown, which we know did take place, so it has a good amount of credibility.
This source talks about the what the people opposed to the ACA are saying. They discuss why they oppose that act, other possible options, and how it might lead to a government shutdown. This source also offers Obama's response to his naysayers and numerous attempts to have the bill shutdown.
This is a valuable source because it is unbiased and packed with information regarding the debate around my topic. This article is also fairly recent and therefore relevant to the debate today. It also references a possible government shutdown, which we know did take place, so it has a good amount of credibility.
Source 3
"Is the Insurance Mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Constitutional? CONS." supreme Court Debates. May 2012. Points of View Reference Center. Web. October 17. 2013.
This text talks about the unconstitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. But this source examines a different part of the act then source 1 did. Clement discusses the issue of mandating the consumer to buy health insurance. It is within congressional power to control most economic decisions, but it is not within congressional power to force an act upon an individual. Clement is basically saying in this source that buying health care is a choice given to the individual and not an economic decision.
This is yet again a great source for my opposing view points. I also prefer this source much more to source 1 because this source is discussing the stronger point of controversy circulating around this bill. I also believe there is more truth behind this argument, even though I plan on completely refuting it in my response to prove my point.
This text talks about the unconstitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. But this source examines a different part of the act then source 1 did. Clement discusses the issue of mandating the consumer to buy health insurance. It is within congressional power to control most economic decisions, but it is not within congressional power to force an act upon an individual. Clement is basically saying in this source that buying health care is a choice given to the individual and not an economic decision.
This is yet again a great source for my opposing view points. I also prefer this source much more to source 1 because this source is discussing the stronger point of controversy circulating around this bill. I also believe there is more truth behind this argument, even though I plan on completely refuting it in my response to prove my point.
Source 2
Auebach, Michael P. "Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act: An Overview." Points of View: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, 2013. Points of View Reference Center. Web. October 17.2013.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a piece of legislation with many different part and amendment and such. This overview explains the bill in depth, and what it actually is doing for the health care system. This overview explains the discussion about the bill, the history, the what is going on today.
This is a great source because it is not partisan or bias in anyway. It clearly states what the bill is trying to accomplish without any spin on it. It is great for me to use as a point of reference to either back up another source, or discredit one that has put too much spin.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a piece of legislation with many different part and amendment and such. This overview explains the bill in depth, and what it actually is doing for the health care system. This overview explains the discussion about the bill, the history, the what is going on today.
This is a great source because it is not partisan or bias in anyway. It clearly states what the bill is trying to accomplish without any spin on it. It is great for me to use as a point of reference to either back up another source, or discredit one that has put too much spin.
Source 1
Hatch, Orrin. "Does the Obama Administration's Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Protect the Constitutional Rights of Religiously Affiliated Employers?" Congressional Digest. April 2012. Points of View Reference Center. Web. October 17.2013.
The Honorable Orrin Hatch discusses the unconstitutionality of the ACA. He does this by pointing out how the act has an amendment in it that allows for female employees to be given birth control. The ACA also mandates that organizations with more than 50 employees must provide health insurance for their workers. So he goes on to say that forcing churches to provide health care that allows them the use of contraceptives is against their freedom of religion under the first amendment. He is basically condemning the bill for this one provision and asking for a call of action from his anyone who will support him.
This is a great editorial source. Hatch is introducing a topic and arguing for his point of view through the use of appeal and persuasion. This works very well for me to present what opposing view point I want to address and pretty much disagree with.
The Honorable Orrin Hatch discusses the unconstitutionality of the ACA. He does this by pointing out how the act has an amendment in it that allows for female employees to be given birth control. The ACA also mandates that organizations with more than 50 employees must provide health insurance for their workers. So he goes on to say that forcing churches to provide health care that allows them the use of contraceptives is against their freedom of religion under the first amendment. He is basically condemning the bill for this one provision and asking for a call of action from his anyone who will support him.
This is a great editorial source. Hatch is introducing a topic and arguing for his point of view through the use of appeal and persuasion. This works very well for me to present what opposing view point I want to address and pretty much disagree with.
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