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How does the commerce clause in the Constitution apply to The healthcare bill?

Question by Chris: How does the commerce clause in the Constitution apply to The healthcare bill?
Any additional parts of the Constitution that might be construed to allocate the federal Government authority to provide healthcare would be appreciated as well.
I’m seriously trying to understand the pro healthcare crowds arguments on this and would appreciate a actual answer. If ya start with the insults, I’ll just assume it’s because you’re unable to explain your position according to the Constitution. If you can come up with a reasonable answer, (even If I disagree with ya) I’ll give the answer to ya. Give respect, get respect.

Best answer:

Answer by Hostile Critic
Well, it could be viewed as interstate commerce which is clearly in the realm of the federal government. Unfortunately, I don’t know how much the new law increased our ability to buy across state borders (a repub idea).

Either way, that still doesn’t give the government the right to mandate where you spend your money.

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