Which of our Congressional Maryland representatives are fighting to support the U.S. Constitution? The quick answer is none of them.
On January 20, 2012, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the approval of President Barack Obama issued new federal mandate making coverage of abortion drugs, sterilization and all FDA-approved contraceptives mandatory for virtually all employers, including faith-based institutions. These regulations are based on the wide-ranging authority given to the HHS Secretary under the Affordable Care Act better known as Obamacare.
Remember when Nancy Pelosi said of Obamacare, “we have to pass it to know what is in it”? Well undermining the First Amendment freedom of religion is in it. Democrats Steny Hoyer, Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski wildly cheer the passing of Obamacare and the erosion of our God given rights. The government is now forcing the Catholic religion and others opposed to this mandate to make a decision: 1) give up your beliefs, 2) do not provide health care for any employee and be fined, or 3) hire and serve only Catholics. None of these options are in line with the Catholic faith. This mandate is the latest in a long line of attacks on religion by this administration.
What can we do? First and foremost vote for someone who holds the U.S. Constitution as law of the land and will stand up to fight for it. This means voting for the opponent to Hoyer and Cardin in the next election. Right now you can call, e-mail, fax, write letters to Hoyer, Cardin and Mikulski and reprimand them for their incompetence at upholding their oath of office to protect the U.S. Constitution. Follow this up with a personal visit to each of their offices and hand them a pink slip. We must vote for politicians who hold the same values and principles we do. This latest atrocity of injustice is proof Hoyer, Cardin, Mikulski, and President Obama do not! Vote them out and restore our U.S. Constitution and First Amendment rights.
Deborah, Lexington Park
