[apillar]

But the Supreme Court said otherwise. Even though the wheat on Filburn's farm never entered the market, just the fact that "it supplies a need of the man who grew it which would otherwise be reflected by purchases in the open market" meant that it affected interstate commerce. So did the fact that the home-grown wheat could potentially enter the market.

Probably the stupidest and most dangerous decision the court has ever made. Do you realize, under this ruling the government has the power to bar you from raising a garden, doing home improvements, washing your car or changing your oil, or even cleaning your own house?!? After all, by doing those things yourself instead of hiring a contractor, mechanic or maid you are affecting interstate commerce (according to this ruling).

[jazusamo]

Well said, that’s exactly what the ruling means.

[MrB]

Ever heard of the concept of “imputed income”?

Leftists have proposed taxing you on the value of the labor you “would have” bought if you didn’t unclog your own toilet but called a plumber instead.