Obamacare is closer to an end. The federal court of appeals agrees that the federal health care law’s individual mandate violates the U.S. Constitution – and cannot be enforced against the American people. This is an important ruling for freedom and limited government.
The mandate exceeds the constitutional limits on Congress’ authority. The federal government cannot rely upon Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce in a misguided effort to require that every American purchase government-approved health insurance – whether they want it or not. No public policy goal, no matter how important or well-intentioned, can be allowed to trample the protections and rights guaranteed by our Constitution.
U[date: August 12th, 2011
11th Circuit affirms lower court’s ruling striking down the health care law’s individual mandate
In March 2010 I wrote in my blog about congress and constitutionality of the laws they were passing. The constitution is very specific what congress can regulate, and then states, ANYTHING not listed here is the states right to regulate. I don't see healthcare anywhere in the constitution. If our congress did what they were suppose to do, and leave the rest to the states, maybe they could get what they need to get done! Lord knows they'd have PLENTY of extra time on their hands.
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