Posted on 04/04/2010 3:53:41 AM PDT by legalwatch
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The controversial insurance mandate outlined in the new national health care law marks the federal government's "greatest intrusion" into society, a former Bush administration Justice Department official said.
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He asked: “If the government can force every American to buy health insurance, why can`t it impose fines for not losing weight, not exercising, or not eating low-fat foods — all in an effort to reduce the nation’s health care costs?”
As soon as the government is the sole provider after the insurance companies are brought down, our health records will be in their hands and this is exactly what will happen. WHY NOT? Great for Barry Nicotine Soetero and Michelle Tent Dress, that they are exempt.
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