AUGUST 2012


Political Junkie By Joe Sherrier


Congress To Mandate Hangovers The individual mandate has


passed Constitutional muster. Lucy Van Pelt (Chief Justice Roberts) has pulled the foot- ball (Affordable Care Act) away from Charlie Brown (conserva- tives) at the last second—I sus- pect this will not be the last at- tempted kick at this particular football. Congress has already swung their collective legs and missed this ball 31 times and counting. Say what you will about the 112th Congress, but they are persistent little bug- gers, aren’t they? Next week they have scheduled a prayer breakfast to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Lost Causes.


This was not the first gov- ernment mandate to be chal- lenged, and it certainly will not be the last. In the Great Battle over the constitutionality of the individual mandate por- tion of the ACA, we lost sight of some other epic fights over proposed individual mandates. When we forget history, we are doomed to repeat it. We should never forget that mandates can be a slippery slope. One day it’s a tax on tea; tomorrow, it’s your uterus. Today there are four other individual mandates under consideration in Congress, each with its own unique costs and


benefits. In light of the ACA de- cision, these should be recon- sidered: Ms. Manners Mandate (sponsored by MADD—Mothers Against Disrespectful Dialogue). This well-known mandate was incubated in the Heritage Foun- dation in the early 1990s, and has generally been considered a conservative article of faith, until some Democrats began to embrace the idea. HR 2015 calls for manda-


tory timeouts for non-compli- ant individuals under the age of 13. This law would require the liberal use of ‘please’ and ’thank you’ at all dinner tables


and when speaking with adults in a public setting. Conserva- tives, who generally support the mandate as a matter of per- sonal responsibility, stripped the requirement that these polite words be used in private homes, viewing that as an at- tack on parental rights. The bill is being held up while Tea Party advocates push for the timeout penalty to be replaced by a good spanking. Progressives have labeled this mandate “socialism.” Car Magnet Mandate. HR


1979 would punish car own- ers who do not display a car magnet ribbon on their auto-


mobile by charging them more for gasoline at the pump. While Republicans consider this a tax on gasoline, Democrats have countered that it is a tax cut for drivers who have slapped that decorative ribbon on their rear ends. Democrats insist that the car magnets themselves should not be considered an entitle- ment; drivers would need to purchase them from state ex- changes organized to encour- age competition and keep mag- net prices low. There would be subsidies for families who are below the federal poverty level who need car magnets. Conservative lawmakers


24


n Winseck 24 - 9401


 Infrared Therapy Wrap Dr. Jason Winseck


HEALTH AND WEL LNESS, PL LC OasisHealth-Wellness.com


Chiropractic Care Massage therapy Acupuncture Ionic Foot Bath Nutritional support Infrared Therapy


 from Low Back pain?


Find out if Chiropractic  Call (304) 724-9401


120 Commerce Circle Kearneysville www.oasishealth-wellness.com


Bardane Exit off new Rt. 9 Call for Directions


120 Commerce Circle #200 Kearneysville, WV 25430


Infrared technology sends deep penetrating heat to all the tissues of the body, increasing circulation to promote healing. The IR wave form will create a vibration of the cells, which in turn, creates heat. This vibration stimulates the cells, break down cell debris, increases oxygen, and even aids in inch loss and reduction of cellulite. For increased inch loss/ cellulite reduction, your treatment time will be 60 minutes.


AUGUST SPECIALS


Inch loss and cellulite control have always a been major problem. The Infrared Therapy Wrap works by shrinking the adipose tissue of the fat called Cellulite, which is found directly below the surface of the skin. Infrared Therapy eliminates toxins and impurities that have built up in the body, and helps to rid the body of Cellulite. Infrared treatments smooth, tighten and soften the skin.


INFRARED WRAP SPECIAL 1 Hour Infrared Wrap for $49.00


 RELAX


& REJUVINATE SPECIAL


$99.00 (value $125) Includes:


1 Hour Infrared Wrap and


1 Hour Massage or 


MASSAGE SPECIAL 1 Hour Massage or  for $49.00





Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32