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{{cquote|The individual mandate cannot be upheld as an exercise of [[Congress]]'s power under the [[Commerce Clause]]. ... In this case, however, it is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes ...."}} | {{cquote|The individual mandate cannot be upheld as an exercise of [[Congress]]'s power under the [[Commerce Clause]]. ... In this case, however, it is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes ...."}} | ||
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| + | The Supreme Court did not say that Obamacare is a good piece of legislation, or that it is right for the country. It merely said it is legal, which is hard to deny. It may be job-killing, it may not solve our health care problems, but it doesn't violate the Constitution. [[User:Jpope14|Jpope14]] 11:55, 28 June 2012 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 15:55, June 28, 2012
ObamaCare is upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States (5-4) as a tax, not as a valid exercise of government power under the Commerce Clause:
| “ | The individual mandate cannot be upheld as an exercise of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause. ... In this case, however, it is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes ...." | ” |
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The Supreme Court did not say that Obamacare is a good piece of legislation, or that it is right for the country. It merely said it is legal, which is hard to deny. It may be job-killing, it may not solve our health care problems, but it doesn't violate the Constitution. Jpope14 11:55, 28 June 2012 (EDT)