"Give Me Liberty..."

Virginia Senate bills say no to requiring health insurance
"Virginia's Democratic-controlled state Senate passed measures Monday that would make it illegal to require individuals to purchase health insurance, a direct challenge to the party's efforts in Washington to reform healthcare."

The bills, a top priority of Virginia's 'tea party' movement, were approved 23 to 17 as five Democrats who represent swing areas of the state joined all 18 Republicans in the chamber in backing the legislation.

The action in Virginia...could indicate that the president is failing to reassure members of his own party that current reform efforts remain worthwhile."

Washington Post