Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I understand the argument that Congress has the authority to create a national health insurance system under the "general Welfare" clause. I'm not saying I agree with it or even that they really do have the authority, but I understand that there is a legitimate debate.
However, when I read that Senator Kennedy wants to mandate that all businesses offer health insurance to their employees, I have to ask: Where in the Constitution is Congress authorized to do that? Another approach would be to require all citizens to have coverage. Again, where is Congress authorized to do that?
I understand the argument that Congress has the authority to create a national health insurance system under the "general Welfare" clause. I'm not saying I agree with it or even that they really do have the authority, but I understand that there is a legitimate debate.
However, when I read that Senator Kennedy wants to mandate that all businesses offer health insurance to their employees, I have to ask: Where in the Constitution is Congress authorized to do that? Another approach would be to require all citizens to have coverage. Again, where is Congress authorized to do that?
It is probably a National Security issue now.
The Constitution has been subjugated by the Patriot Act.
I understand the argument that Congress has the authority to create a national health insurance system under the "general Welfare" clause. I'm not saying I agree with it or even that they really do have the authority, but I understand that there is a legitimate debate.
However, when I read that Senator Kennedy wants to mandate that all businesses offer health insurance to their employees, I have to ask: Where in the Constitution is Congress authorized to do that? Another approach would be to require all citizens to have coverage. Again, where is Congress authorized to do that?
There are many programs and laws that the Constitution does not specifically says. However, Congress can enact many other laws if they want to. They can even ammend the Constitution if they want to.
The Constitution does enumerate what areas the Federal Government is responsible for and those not listed the states decide.
I do not agree with a national health care program but I do think Congress can enact one and not be illegal.
If they enact such law it may be challenged and go all the way to the Supreme Court if the President signs it. If the Supreme Court turns it down, Congress can still have the ammendment route if necessary.
Congress is the one branch of government with more power of the three.
If you look at it closely, the President can veto an act from Congress but Congress can turn around and ammend the Constitution, a long process granted but the provision is there.
The Supreme Court can turn down a Congress decision but Congress can ammend the Constitution get what they want.
The President and Congress cannot stop Congress in the end, Congress on the other hand can do that if they really want to.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
