Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Cornell students erupt over healthcare fee; ‘elections have consequences’ messages pour in
BizPac Review ^ | 2/14/15 | Carmine Sabia

Posted on 02/15/2015 10:14:45 AM PST by Impala64ssa

Sometimes, the best education is the one life gives you.

Students at the prestigious but liberal-leaning Cornell University found that out the hard way last week, when they stormed the office of school President David Skorton to protest a modern-day example of socialism at work.

On Feb. 5, Skorton posted a memo on the school’s website notifying students that all who opt out of Cornell’s health care program next year will be charged a $350 fee, Fox News reported.

Obamacare requires all students to have health insurance, but those already covered are also forced to pay the opt-out fee. And they’re none too pleased.

“Effective next academic year, 2015-16, we will be introducing a student health fee for those not enrolled in the Cornell Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP),” Skorton’s memo said. “As a physician, parent and president, I am proud of our university’s long history of providing quality medical, mental health, education and prevention services on campus. These essential services play a critical role in student well-being and, therefore, success. Yet funding these services — and creating access to them for all students — has been a growing fiscal challenge, and a personal concern of mine.”

About 150 students protested the move by staging an old-fashioned sit-in at Skorton’s office and a main administrative building on Monday, while others turned to 21st century hashtag activism on Twitter with the #fightthefee rallying cry, according to The College Fix student newspaper.

It didn’t take long, though, for some who found irony in the situation to hijack the hashtag, including these tweeters:


TOPICS:
KEYWORDS: abortion; cornellu; davidskorton; deathpanels; newyork; obamacare; zerocare
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-37 next last
Video at link #elections have consequences. Guess what cupcakes, you all have just had a, I HATE this smarmy phrase, teachable moment. One infinitely more valuable than the edumucation you're all getting at this glorified diploma mill. Good luck with all that student loan debt you'll be dealing when you're out in the real world.
1 posted on 02/15/2015 10:14:45 AM PST by Impala64ssa
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

Margaret Thatcher had it right, of course.


2 posted on 02/15/2015 10:17:06 AM PST by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

This is extortion and theft. All the intended consequences of Obamacare.


3 posted on 02/15/2015 10:17:35 AM PST by machogirl
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

I would think if they’re covered under their parent’s insurance, that the parents would be the ones in an uproar.


4 posted on 02/15/2015 10:17:38 AM PST by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

Nuthin but rainbows and unicorns right up to the moment they figured out that they would be picking up the tab.


5 posted on 02/15/2015 10:17:56 AM PST by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

Dipshits gotta engage in dipshittery.


6 posted on 02/15/2015 10:19:36 AM PST by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa
Cornell has an insurance program so that all local Doc's and hospital are IN NETWORK

these geniuses come with out of state/out of network ins policies then pizz whine and moan because they get bills in the mail for services rendered and not being as smart as they think they are

7 posted on 02/15/2015 10:20:32 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

That transition from Taker to Maker (and tax slave) can be a rough one.


8 posted on 02/15/2015 10:20:49 AM PST by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: WayneS

“Dipshits gotta engage in dipshittery.”

I may have just found my new tagline.


9 posted on 02/15/2015 10:22:18 AM PST by tuffydoodle (Shut up voices, or I'll poke you with a Q-Tip again.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

Dear Conell Students:
About that guy you helped get elected in 2008 and 2012. You know he’s a imposter now right? He never was your “friend”. He just used you. Thanks for enslaving us and handing our country over to the enemy because he had “swagger” and was “cool”. You’ll be eating this the rest of your lives. Elections have consequences.


10 posted on 02/15/2015 10:23:16 AM PST by jsanders2001
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

This may have taught them there is no “free lunch”


11 posted on 02/15/2015 10:24:06 AM PST by RnMomof7
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

They’re freakin liberal idiots. I say let them eat cake! Lol...


12 posted on 02/15/2015 10:24:09 AM PST by Deathtomarxists
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa
all who opt out of Cornell’s health care program next year will be charged a $350 fee,


13 posted on 02/15/2015 10:24:37 AM PST by PROCON (Always give 100%---unless you're donating blood.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jsanders2001

14 posted on 02/15/2015 10:24:41 AM PST by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” - H. L. Mencken


15 posted on 02/15/2015 10:25:04 AM PST by kiryandil (making the jests that some FReepers aren't allowed to...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

Time for some law fare. Cornell thinks they are going to make some money off the fee. Nome non-profit lefty NGO law firm should file a class action suit and force the University to spend all their potential savings on legal fees.


16 posted on 02/15/2015 10:29:41 AM PST by Truth29
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. What’s the problem?


17 posted on 02/15/2015 10:30:47 AM PST by pa_dweller (If just one life can be saved, isn't CCW worth it?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Impala64ssa

They probably thought they were all exempt...Someone else would pay for them...


18 posted on 02/15/2015 10:33:19 AM PST by Iscool
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Iscool

Meanwhile, those same students will go back to their nice warm dorms tonight and blame this all on Bush and global warming. And not one of them will see the irony in it.

Just because you memorize texbooks better than someone else doesn’t necessarily mean you are smarter.


19 posted on 02/15/2015 10:39:30 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Islam is the military wing of the Communist party.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: cripplecreek

Great meme Crip. I downloaded that one...: )


20 posted on 02/15/2015 10:46:22 AM PST by jsanders2001
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-37 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson