I understand the pageantry of symbolism. However, when it hurts the people of Wisconsin and costs our state money, it is just not a good idea.

On Gov. Scott Walker’s first day in office he authorized the attorney general to join the lawsuit against the federal Affordable Care Act provisions, many of which have already taken effect in Wisconsin. Joining this lawsuit is a waste of taxpayer funds -- the suit already has 20 states listed and doesn’t need the 21st. If the federal law is found unconstitutional for one state, it will be unconstitutional for all -- we don’t need to jump into the lawsuit and waste taxpayer money.

From my perspective, it is simply immoral to take away health care benefits that Wisconsin citizens already enjoy, merely for political opportunity.

As a matter of public policy, taking action to strip citizens of health care coverage they desperately need is a bad decision. People without health insurance cost our citizens every day because they often do not receive proper preventative care and require more expensive emergency action. Those of us with good health care, like Walker and me, know how important it is to be able to get treatment when you need it.