Letter to the Editor 10/15

Editor:

Americans care about health care, equal pay for equal work, clean air and water, and the rights of workers, women and voters—issues the Supreme Court often decides. And they want those decisions made fairly, not politically. But President Trump has selected an extremely political nominee for the Supreme Court.

72% of Americans believe pre-existing conditions should be covered (KFF Health Tracking Poll). The Supreme Court has twice upheld the Affordable Care Act, which covers pre-existing conditions (along with many other safeguards for Americans’ health). President Trump’s nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, has a written record of disagreeing with the Supreme Court’s 2012 decision to keep the ACA the law of the land. She criticized Chief Justice Robert’s majority opinion. Amy Coney Barrett is a threat to the health of many Americans.

President Trump has made clear his desire to remove the ACA. This will strip health coverage from 22 million Americans currently covered. By nominating Ms. Barrett, his appeal to the Court to negate the ACA could be sealed. If Trump’s appeal wins, Americans lose—including the 100 million with pre-existing conditions (add the 7 million who may now have COVID heart and lung damage).

Call your senators to express your concern about President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett.

Pamela Dillett

Lock Haven, PA