To: Nachum
The federal government does not require anyone to buy car insurance. The mandate comes from the states.
The states have broad “police powers” to protect the health, safety, welfare and morals of their citizens. The feds do not enjoy the same powers—absent an issue such as interstate commerce.
I hope I got this right. I’m not a lawyer by a longshot.
10 posted on
12/18/2010 8:11:51 PM PST by
freespirited
(This tagline dedicated to the memory of John Armor, a/k/a Congressman Billybob.)
To: freespirited
Plus, with the exception of Massachusetts, no state requires their citizens to buy health insurance.
21 posted on
12/18/2010 8:19:27 PM PST by
Blood of Tyrants
(Islam is the religion of Satan and Mohammed was his minion.)
To: freespirited
The federal government does not require anyone to buy car insurance. The mandate comes from the states.
There are many good answers to the question posted on this thread, but yours is the key. It makes this question moot.
Interestingly, New Hampshire continues to not require liability insurance. Others allow you to opt out if you can prove financial responsibility. I think up until last year, Wisconsin also did not require auto liability insurance.
40 posted on
12/18/2010 8:33:54 PM PST by
andyk
(Hi, my name's Andy, and I am a BF 1942 / Desert Combat junkie.)
To: freespirited
Ding Ding Ding!
You Win!
Nice answer.
97 posted on
12/19/2010 9:11:15 AM PST by
bvw
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