The Liberal Lion " This is a Punk Free Zone "

Today, the SCOTUS issued a landmark ruling that upheld by a 5 to 4 decision almost the entire scope of the Affordable Health Care Act passed by Congress in 2010.

The majority decision opinion was written by Chief Justice John Roberts, who broke with the conservative Justices and sided with the liberal Justices on this issue. In so doing, he has distinguished the Roberts Court by removing political ideology from this decision, and re-establishing the legitimacy of the High Court.
Justice Roberts, showed tremendous foresight and intestinal fortitude in his carefully detailed legal interpretation of the Affordable Care Act.
Millions of grateful Americans will forever be in the High Courts Debt.

The opposition response was swift and predictable. Vowing to call for a vote to repeal " Obamacare " immediately after the Congressional recess. Continuing to misrepresent the cost, benefits, and impact of the law to their allies in the insurance industry and the media. They will energize their base, and use the ruling as a campaign issue to try and elect Mitt Romney to the Presidency.

As if to send an immediate declaration of war to the Obama Administration, the Republican Congressional leaders decided to hold and pass a Contempt of Congress vote on the Attorney General of the US, Eric Holder. This illegitimate and unwarranted vote was boycotted by House Democrats.

Rarely, has a such a watershed moment been witnessed by our nation.
June 28th, 2012 saw a monumental shift in the trajectory of our national conversation on health care.

Occasionally, I will recognize an exceptional example of courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds. Let's call it the " Lion Award ", for those brave souls who don't succumb to group ideology or self-interest.

I would humbly and respectfully like to nominate for the first ever " Lion Award ", SCOTUS Chief Justice, John Roberts .

I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on this. If you know of any one who you think is deserving of the " Lion Award, " hit me back, let me know why, and we'll pick one recipient per quarter! How's that sound??

We'll talk to you soon from the " Punk Free Zone! "


Phillip Sr.