There were mixed emotions today as WBKO spoke with people around town and local Congressmen about the health care bill.

It seemed everyone had a strong opinion, including one man nearing the end of his rope.

"At this point, I don't have any insurance. I feel that insurance is a luxury," said Michael Gardner, a Bowling Green resident.

When Gardner lost his job two months ago, he also lost his health insurance.

"The idea of paying for insurance coverage or having insurance coverage...the money's not there," he said.

Gardner is on the verge of homelessness and can't afford any insurance.

He's in favor of health care reform.

"Many of our legislators understand many of their constituents need a health policy," he said.

But a couple Kentucky lawmakers still don't agree with the bill.

"This is a piece of legislation that's going to impose 570 billion dollars in new taxes and it's going to take half a trillion dollars out of Medicare," said Congressman Ed Whitfield, who represents the 1st District of Kentucky.

"Two days ago there was not a majority to pass this bill. The majority of the people in the House of Representatives did not feel like this bill was good public policy," said Congressman Brett Guthrie, who represents the 2nd District of Kentucky.

And on this cold and wet day, South Central Kentuckians were divided on whether reform should pass.

"I look at it as a social justice issue, it's a moral issue," Stephen Todd said.

"There's nowhere in the Constitution that gives the government the power to require people to have a healthcare plan, if you don't want it, that's your choice," Mike Smith said.

But the uninsured, like Gardner, believe health insurance is essential for Americans and that reform isn't a complete government take-over.

"We're not looking for a hand out, we're looking for a helping hand up," Gardner said.

The House just passed the bill tonight.

Congressman Whitfield says he's not shocked since there was so much backing from the president.

Congressman Guthrie says House Republicans will do their best to repeal it.