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To: lward99

This should be the basis for overturning ObamaCare...as it is the government recognizing some religions over others....the Liberals “Seperation of Church and State”


28 posted on 04/06/2010 11:45:55 AM PDT by UCFRoadWarrior (JD Hayworth for Senate jdforsenate.com)
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To: UCFRoadWarrior

I don’t know about the other groups, but the Amish already have an exemption in place for Social Security. You can read the story here: http://www.amishnews.com/amisharticles/amishss.htm

“Tucked into the 138 page bill was a clause exempting the Old Order Amish, and any other religious sect who conscientiously objected to insurance, from paying Social Security payments, providing that sect had been in existence since December 31, 1950.”

I would think there are constitutional grounds to challenge this law’s restriction to groups that have been in existence since 1950. It seems to be a law “respecting” certain religions over others if they make a distinction based on the age of the group.

I’m also curious if there is a similar exemption in the health care bill for ministers. Ministers can opt out of Social security on an individual exemption on wages paid by a church.


35 posted on 04/06/2010 11:58:30 AM PDT by mongrel
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