President Obama signed health care reform into law yet the debate seems unending. All over the news unhappy Americans and republicans continue to voice displeasure about this bill. Various reports have democratic leaders complaining about hate mail and the infamous "baby killer" outburst is among the ongoing hate rhetoric on the newly signed health care bill. Amidst all of this debate lies the possibility of republicans trying to repel the bill. This debate centers around government interference where people really don't need them - forcing people to get health insurance and perhaps which doctors they can see.
So the concern on deck is whether the government can force people to have health insurance. I could be wrong but isn't this mandate similar to the seat belt mandate? Maybe the seat belt comparison is a bad one. What about having car insurance if you drive? The point is everyone keeps asking if its constitutional for the government to force people to get insurance. I really don't think this is such a far fetched idea but what do I know. Maybe I need my American friends to help me understand the constitution better.
So should the government be able to force you to have health insurance?
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