5 Handy Responses To Misinformed Arguments About Obamacare

Because you never know what topics will come up at the dinner table on Thanksgiving, here are a few handy responses to some of the more cringe-worthy misinformation about Obamacare.

If they say: The Affordable Care Act is increasing health care costs.

Tell them: Actually, the majority of Americans will pay lower premiums, and many will qualify for subsidies.

If they say: No one wants Obamacare.

Tell them: Demand has been huge. More than five hundred thousand people have already signed up, including Speaker John Boehner.

If they say: Obamacare is unconstitutional, especially the individual mandate part.

Tell them: Obamacare—including the individual mandate (which was originally a Republican proposal)—was ruled to be constitutional by the United States Supreme Court.

If they say: We can’t afford Obamacare and it hurts small businesses.

Tell them: Studies show the opposite. Obamacare could actually spur small business growth and entrepreneurship. Also, growth in health care costs is slowing.

If they say: Obamacare isn’t working.

Tell them: Obamacare is already preventing children from being denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. It’s helping young people get covered. It has allowed this woman to keep her doctor. Obamacare will only continue to help.

Pass the stuffing.