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Speeches and Essays

Health Care is Not a RightHealth Care is Not a Right, by Dr. Leonard Peikoff (8 pages, PDF). This speech explains why healthcare is not a birth right. It was delivered under the auspices of Americans for Free Choice in Medicine in 1993, and updated in 2007 by Lin Zinser of the Ayn Rand Center. It may be distributed freely, provided this credit is given. [Download]

American Health Care: Essential Principles and Common FallaciesAmerican Health Care: Essential Principles and Common Fallacies, by Richard E. Ralston (11 pages, PDF). This essay examines key political and moral issues in healthcare today, and responds to 39 common myths. It is copyrighted 2009-2010 and reprinted by Lucidicus with permission from Americans for Free Choice in Medicine (afcm.org). [Download]





Reference Materials

Health Reform LawsuitStates' Health Reform Lawsuit (23 pages, PDF). On March 23, 2010, thirteen states filed a challenge against the federal government over the provisions contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Plaintiffs charge that the Act exceeds the powers granted under Article I of the Constitution and violates the Tenth Amendment. [Download]

AAPS v. HHS LawsuitAAPS Health Reform Lawsuit (18 pages, PDF). On March 26, 2010, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons filed suit to invalidate the recently-enacted health reform laws. The Plaintiffs charge that the law, which forces patients to buy insurance, violates Article I of the Constitution and the Fifth and Tenth Amendments. [Download]


House Health Reform Reconciliation BillHealth Reform Reconciliation Bill (153 pages, PDF). This is the bill that Democrats in the House of Representatives intend to move through the reconciliation process. It was released on March 18, 2010. The health reform provisions are contained in Title I, subtitles A through F. [Download]

Section by section analysis of the House Health Reform Reconciliation BillReconciliation Bill Summary (7 pages, PDF). This is a section-by-section summary of the reconciliation bill. It was prepared by Committees on Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor on March 18, 2010. It is considerably shorter than the bill, but assumes familiarity with many concepts and terms. [Download]


House Health Reform BillFinal Reform Bill As Enacted (2,409 pages, PDF). This is the final version of the Patient Protection and Affordabile Care Act, as signed by the President on March 23, 2010. This is essentially the Senate bill that was passed on December 24, 2009, plus amendments. [Download]

Senate Health Reform BillSenate Health Reform Bill (2,074 pages, PDF). This is the complete Senate proposal for health reform, as released on November 18, 2009, by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Among many other provisions, it includes a proposal for an individual mandate. [Download]


House Health Reform BillHouse Health Reform Bill (1,990 pages, PDF). This is the complete House of Representatives proposal for health reform, as released on October 29, 2009, by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Among many other provisions, it includes a proposal for a public option. [Download]





Lucidicus Flyers, etc.

Lucidicus flyerLucidicus flyer #1 (1 page, PDF). This flyer introduces The Lucidicus Project and challenges readers to consider the kind of "future" that medical students face under socialized medicine. It is great for handing out to individuals at campus events, Tea Party rallies, and other gatherings. Permission granted to do so. [Download]

Lucidicus flyerLucidicus flyer #2 (1 page, PDF). This flyer explains briefly what The Lucidicus Project is and does. It features a photo of the self-defense kit and invites people to learn more and get involved. It is suitable for handing out at just about any activist event or gathering. Permission granted to do so. [Download]


Lucidicus bannerLucidicus banner (tall) (120 x 240 pixels). Download the tall version of our banner for use on your website or blog. Permission granted. [JPG | PNG]

Lucidicus bannerLucidicus banner (wide) (190 x 75 pixels). Download the wide version of our banner for use on your website or blog. Permission granted. [JPG | PNG]