Affordable Care Act: Right or Wrong?

Topic Proposal

In recent discussion of the Affordable Care Act, a controversial issue has been whether or not it is useful to the nation and constitutional at the same time. On one hand some argue it will have more negative effects than good on the workforce and economy and that it impedes on individual freedoms. From this perspective, it is easy to see how one might not be supportive of this legislation. On the other hand, however, others argue that the ACA does in fact boost the economy and create jobs and does not impede on any individual freedoms. In the words of Honorable Orrin Hatch the act limits our first amendment right, one of this views main proponents is that "The media, polite society, and the Administration are picking on religious freedom and on religious people." According to this view, the act allows for the rights of religious people to be picked on while it is in effect because it allows women access to birth control. In sum, then, the issue is whether or not the act is constitutional in every way possible.
My own view is that the act does more good than harm and should be given more support by Congress and influential political leaders.  Though I concede that there may be negative effects, I still maintain that this bill is for the better. For example, if we went back to the old system of healthcare we would still lose the jobs that the act created. Although some might object that the ACA is a detriment, I would reply that it shows our country is moving forward. The issue is important because it impacts most American lives.