In the editorial Wednesday, The Spokesman-Review commented:

Saving lives and money won’t persuade them. Appeals from the medical community and clergy haven’t worked either. Idaho legislators remain steadfast in their refusal to expand health care coverage to the “gap” population of Idaho, which is made up of about 78,000 people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to qualify for subsidized coverage in the state’s insurance exchange. Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia chose the expanded Medicaid option available under the Affordable Care Act. Nineteen states, including Idaho, did not, even though the federal government initially covered 100 percent of the cost. That federal share will gradually decline until it reaches 90 percent. Still, a great deal that the Legislature won’t take. More here.

Question: The Republicans in the Idaho Legislature will reject wise advice from police chiefs in voting for permitless carry of weapons in city limits, yet they can't be bothered to take seriously their role to protect the uninsured or under-insured citizens of this state. They deserve scorn not applause when they get back home. Thoughts?