Resolution from the American Legion Auxiliary of Minnesota Number 25

Ea 286-A AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY RESOLUTION x64-A WHEREAS, the American veteran in two "orld Wars has defended the American free enterprise system, which has made possible the development in this country of the highest standards of Medical care and the finest medical institutions attained by any major country in the world; and, WHEREAS, having experienced the shorteomings of impersonal, assembly- line medical care inherent in the form of Government-controlled medicine necessary in time of war, the veteran understands the dangers of imposing such a system permanently on the entire population; and, WHEREAS, Compulsory Health Insurance would impose an unjust tax on the veteran's paycheck for medical care to which he is now entitled free of charge as a rewardfor his service to his country; and, WHEREAS, Compulsory Health Insurance would force a tax of 3% on the income of the employed veteran, rising to a tax of at least 6% within a. few years, creating new financial burdens which would increase the costs of necessities of life and lower the standard of living for veterans and other citizens, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the American Legion Auxiliary of Minnesota No. 25 does hereby go on record against any form of Compulsory Health Insurance or any system of political medicine designed for National bureaucratic control; That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, to each Senator and Representative from the State of Minnesota , and that said Senators and Representatives be and are hereby respectfully requested to use every effort at their command to prevent the enactment of such legislation. Helen O.Dowell President (LOLA) Lola Harrieon Secretary Warroad, Mi nnesota 9th -Day of Dec. MATTOMAL Dated this 1949 ARCWIVES AKS 2 RECORAS c