Imagine a future Congress passing a law that would prohibit citizens from driving any vehicles except motor scooters. Then imagine that within the law there is a waiver provision to give “flexibility” to individuals who want to use other vehicles. With a waiver from the Department of Transportation, you could drive a convertible, a pickup, a sports car, or even a semi. To get this waiver you would have to apply to the Department of Transportation and six months later they would let you know if your request has been granted. Your waiver would only be good for five years and there would be no guarantee that it would be renewed.
Oh, and one more thing—no waiver would be granted if your vehicle is not at least as fuel efficient as a motor scooter.
How excited would you be that the government was offering “flexibility” through these waivers?
You can imagine, then, the response of some state governors at the White House’s announcement that Obamacare allows states "flexibility" if they want to opt-out of certain of Obamacare’s provisions. Read more »
