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Updated: 11:50 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010 | Posted: 10:04 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010

Ohioans Could See Health Care Option On Ballot

Come November, Ohioans could have a chance to vote on whether the Buckeye State should opt out of the controversial health care reform plan.

A state Supreme Court ruling Thursday gave the Liberty Council tea party some steam to move forward with getting it on the ballot.

Because of the high court ruling, the issue can now make it to the ballot as a single issue if petitioners get enough signatures.

Bob Fayak of Steubenville doesn't want to see that happen.

"Well, the reason is, I like the issue. I think a lot of people don't like it, so they'll want to vote it down," said Fayak.

The truth is, Fayak said he’s counting on the plan.

"I work in a steel mill and I think it's a good issue because with the way our benefits are -- they're horrible," said Fayak.

The Swearingens of Toronto said they want the chance to vote because it's about having their voices heard.

"I feel like the people, not just of Ohio, but all the people should have a chance to vote on health care. We should have a choice," said Aimee Swearingen.

"I don’t think the politicians listened to the people. I don't think they heard what the people were saying, or they didn't care. One or the other," said Jay Swearingen.

According to the Columbus Dispatch, 402,275 valid signatures would be needed by June 30 to qualify for the November ballot. Attorneys general in at least 12 states are reportedly planning a lawsuit to challenge the mandate as unconstitutional and an infringement on states' rights.

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