Supreme Court Upheld Affordable Care Act/Victory for Families and Young Adults/Jim Wallis/Sojourners

"Today, in a long and complicated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. This is an important victory for millions of uninsured people in our country and ultimately a triumph of the common good. Children, young adults, and families will have access to basic health care, adding security and stability to their lives.

While I believe the decision is reason to celebrate, it doesn’t mean that this legislation is somehow the flawless will of God; it is an important step in expanding health-care coverage and reducing long-term costs, but it still is not perfect and more work is yet to be done.

Many Christian organizations and people of faith were involved in advocating for expanded insurance coverage, specifically for low-income and vulnerable people. And that’s what we can never forget: Our involvement in the world of politics is always based in and motivated by the way that it affects the lives of real people, and especially poor people..."

Bridget Mary's Reflection:
The Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act is a step toward following Jesus' mandate to care for the poor and needy in our midst. I believe that universal health care coverage is the ideal and the goal that we should aim for in our policies and laws.

Bridget Mary Meehan, arcwp
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