Quote of the Day: Orrin Hatch Thinks Children Who Won’t “Help Themselves” Don’t Deserve Health Insurance

These remarks by Senator Orrin Hatch were reported in the Guardian yesterday:

“I happen to think Chip has done a terrific job for people who really needed the help. I’ve taken the position here for my whole Senate service: I believe in helping those who cannot help themselves but would if they could.

“I have a rough time wanting to spend billions and billions and trillions of dollars to help people who won’t help themselves – won’t lift a finger – and expect the federal government to do everything.

“Unfortunately the liberal philosophy has created millions of people that way, who believe everything they ever are or hope to be depends upon the federal government rather than the opportunities that this great country grants them. And I’ve got to say, I think it’s pretty hard to argue against these comments.”

Kids who aren’t from rich families should drop out of school and take up shining shoes to help Orrin pay for their health costs… and food/clothing…