Judge Declares Federal Healthcare Plan (Partly) Unconstitutional

healeyb writes "In a surprise move, US District Judge Henry E. Hudson issued a ruling today that the universal healthcare law that was pushed through by the Obama administration is unconstitutional. Specifically, he invalidated the section of the law that requires all citizens to purchase healthcare insurance, arguing that it does not fall under the purview of Commerce Clause of the Constitution, as has been asserted by the government. The ruling represents the first major setback for President Barack Obama on an issue that will likely end up at the Supreme Court. Two other courts have shot down challenges to the law."

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Great Job, Republican Judge

[Anonymous Coward]

We finally pass meaningful health care reform, and there is a Republican Judge, waiting to strike it down, killing thousands in the process. Not that Republicans ever give a shit about their fellow Americans.

Everyone who has voted Republican has the blood of sick Americans on their hands. As well as the blood of Iraqi civilians, and the stench of their stolen oil.

Re:Let's bring everyone on the same page

[svendsen]

I do which is why my karma is excellent. Perhaps you need to comment with clear words, actually explain yourself, and use facts.

And it is NOT mandatory if you have a car. In fact in some states you don't need insurance to drive on the public roads (i.e. in WI you can put a bond down instead which removes the requirement for insurance.).

So even your "clarified" statement is wrong.

So now you are 0 for 2 and you really think you can discuss the health care law?

Re:Unconstitutional

[lgw]

It's been a while since we had a Constitutional Amandment. This would be a good one: "Interstate commerce means only interstate commerce, fuckers".