Resolution from American Legion Post Number 93 of Indiana

if En 256-A WHEREAS, the American veteran in two World 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 shortcomings of impersonal, assembly-line medical care inherent in the form of Government- controlled medicine necessary in time of war, the veteran under- stands 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 reward for 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 Post #93 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 lst District of the State of Indiana, 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. LIBRARY John B. IW yman, Commander From I'm American Legion Post #93 464 East Chicago, Indiana Dated this 7th Day of November 1949