Legislators didn’t do what Jesus would

As the debate rages over whether health care is a right or a privilege, House Minority Leader John Rusche couches the conversation in a different light. What would Jesus do? “If we truly are a Christian nation, as most of these people are willing to vote, let’s step up and say it for real – through our actions, and not just through our words,” he said. In Lewis and Nez Perce counties, which Rusche represents, there are about 1,600 people who are part of the gap population – the 78,000 Idahoans who can’t qualify for the state insurance health exchange, or Medicaid. “Statistically, two of those people will die.” The Christian thing to do, he said, would be for lawmakers to help folks get health insurance coverage. “What about the freedom to have a healthy life?” On Good Friday , Rusche’s brand of Christianity was stoned to death by Republicans on the House floor. And they didn’t even have the compassion to use raw potatoes/ Chuck Malloy , Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Is it fair to say that a legislator who identifies with the Christian religion should support Medicaid expansion for Idaho’s working poor?