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As the healthcare debate continues to swirl, the conversation continues to bubble with the notion of letting states opt-in or opt-out.

Read more stories on this subject in our healthcare topic page.And it doesn't take a genius to realize the state that was willing to rebuke a stimulus they already had to pay for would likely kick back any form of universal care. 

To that effect the Columbia Free Times has written a piece on the matter.

But if you want a more impassioned argument about opting out, check out Brad Warthen's piece.