Paralyzed GOP Lawmaker On Medicaid Opposes Medicaid Expansion

[DonViejo]

DYLAN SCOTT – FEBRUARY 28, 2014, 10:11 AM EST

More than a decade ago, Arkansas Rep. Josh Miller (R) was in a catastrophic car accident that broke his neck and left him paralyzed. Medicare and Medicaid paid the $1 million bill for his hospitalization and rehabilitation.

But this week, as the Arkansas legislature has debated continuing its privatized Medicaid expansion under Obamacare, Miller has remained steadfast in his opposition.

The Arkansas Times highlighted the contrast in a Thursday report. The alternative newspaper reported that Miller receives ongoing coverage through the government programs, including Medicaid-covered personal care assistance.

The Times asked Miller, 33, about this apparent contradiction: Shouldn't someone who has experienced the benefits of health insurance, including insurance paid for by the government, understand the importance of expanding those benefits to others?

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[liberal N proud]

1. He's got his, screw everyone else mentality

[valerief]

2. So this blatantly shameless hypocrite thinks if poor people want healthcare they should drive drunk

into a ravine just like he did. Because that's an example of 'working hard enough.'

[narnian60]

3. Totally disgusting.

All the comments to the article were right on.

[enough]

4. Seems to be a common mindset.

I deserve whatever I'm getting from the government. All those other people do not. The place where stupidity and hypocrisy become indistinguishable.

[Auntie Bush]

5. It's lright for him to collect because he can't work, but others should not collect

medicaid because they can work and are just lazy. What a selfish CREEP!

[WillyT]

6. Wow... K & R !!!

[Cannikin]

7. Video from his Chris Hayes interview last night:

To the OP, thanks for posting this article.