[HiTech RedNeck]

how may this be done without creating a precedent that the fedguv may require all americans to buy one box of kellogg’s corn flakes a week?

[gov_bean_ counter]

Manditory purchase of Government Motor death traps will come first.

[montanajoe]

The legal argument that will prevail in my opinion is this. Everyone gets sick at sometime or another and will need to use the health care system. If the individual or the states cannot pay for that health care then it is up to the federal government to pick up that tab through medicare or other means. Therefore the US Congress can enact health care legislation because health care meets the definition of interstate commerce and the Congress can regulate by imposing a tax on those who don't choose to participate by buying health insurance. Additionally, it is within the regulatory power of the congress to establish a government option to health care in order to provide for the general welfare of the citizens under Article II Section 8 of the constitution.