[Jaysun]

That's "promote the general welfare."

Very well, "promote the general welfare." I know that it doesn't mean social programs (food stamps, housing, etc) but might it mean things that promote decency? If not, what in the hell does it mean?

[tacticalogic]

If not, what in the hell does it mean?

I think the answer lies in putting the emphasis on "general" rather than "welfare". IOW, Congress should not exercise it's power to the advantage of a one group or constituency at the expense of another.