Legislators need to uphold their oaths

An open letter to the representatives of District 1:

I am writing to remind you of the sworn oath that you took when you were elected to your position. Now, you were in office when the Idaho Health and Freedom Act was voted upon and passed. Below is a portion to help you remember.

Idaho Health Freedom Act

39-9003. Statement of Public Policy. (1) The power to require or regulate a person’s choice in the mode of securing health care services, or to impose a penalty related thereto, is not found in the Constitution of the United States of America, and is therefore a power reserved to the people pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, and to the several states pursuant to the Tenth Amendment. The state of Idaho hereby exercises its sovereign power to declare the public policy of the state of Idaho regarding the right of all persons residing in the state of Idaho in choosing the mode of securing health care services free from the imposition of penalties, or the threat thereof, by the federal government of the United States of America relating thereto.

It goes on but I have a word limit.

I further need to point out that I am aware of the contributions that you received from the health care industry. Found at http://www.sos.idaho.gov/eid/eos/CandSearch.aspx. Please do not vote to set up a state exchange in violation of your sworn oath and promise to the citizens of Idaho.

PATRICK MURPHY

Bonners Ferry