Mr. Chair, I greatly appreciate this attention. But if we allow one person to opt out of a plan for religious reasons, which is perfectly acceptable, we should be able to apply the same justification in the case of someone who doesn't have much income and must choose between paying the rent or contributing to the plan. If we allow someone to opt out of the plan from the start for religious reasons, we should allow someone who doesn't make enough to deal with an economic situation to do the same.
I truly want to believe that we are giving religious justifications an important status, but economic status is the essential element in this matter. If someone wants to refuse, for his or her specific economic reasons or for any reason he or she provides, that person has the right to say no. You said that this was a choice, so why deny that person the choice right from the start?
In clause 41, you allow someone to opt out of the plan for religious reasons, at least 30 days before entering into a contract. Why not also allow anyone to opt out for economic reasons? If it's their choice, why not give it to them?