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Originally Posted by gimpy117
well, if we had just gone with the original idea, and not let the right wing water it down at the bequest of the insurance companies; with a few dems in tow...we wouldn't have this issue
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On the contrary, my biggest point of contention about the plan is the purchase mandate, which would have been a part of the bill regardless of any meddling by the insurance companies.
From my own understanding of Constitutional Law (and yes, folks, I am a licensed attorney), I personally believe that any law requiring the purchase of an item by the Federal government is unconstitutional. I know that proponents of Obamacare argue that it's similar to collision coverage on an automobile, but last I checked, there is no requirement to own a car. Therefore, the requirement to have coverage only applies to those who choose to own one and is an entirely different animal.
I actually fear the consequences should SCOTUS come to a conclusion other than this, as a consequence of the "slippery slope." If the government can force us to buy healthcare insurance, then what is to stop them from forcing us to buy other products that we may not actually need?