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Neither are food, clothing, and shelter
They're nowhere to be found in the constitution, yet are more important
than healthcare. Without those 3 things you'll die real fast so you won't
need healthcare. Those needs DID exist when the Constitution was
written.

There is no federal law making any of those things a "right". There is no
legal precedent making those things a "right".

There are only some federal laws that help poorer people get food,
clothing and shelter: things like welfare and Sec. 8 housing allowances.
Of course there are also federal programs to help the poor obtain
healthcare, like Medicaid.
Posted by: j.m.galvin   Posted on: 08/31/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Neither are food, clothing, and shelter  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
I think you made my point  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
I disagree  rapson | 08/31/09
The claims are all over the map  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
The requirement for car insurance...  rapson | 09/01/09
But you only need car insurance ..  JT82 | 09/02/09
That's not what you ssid  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
That's a lie and you know it  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Really?  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
No what you are saying is a lie and you know it..  JT82 | 08/31/09
RE: Why health care is not in the Constitution  smann5@... | 08/31/09
If you were following our blog before..  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Disingenious argument  JT82 | 08/31/09
That's an honest argument  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Yep its also the idea that this nation was founded on  JT82 | 08/31/09
What you say is simply not true  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Oh really?  JT82 | 08/31/09
other socialized services like roads?  rivardau | 12/04/09
RE: Why health care is not in the Constitution  dxhunter@... | 08/31/09
RE: Why health care is not in the Constitution  oilpressure | 08/31/09
That was indeed a stupid comment  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
We also have a right to keep and bear arms  vikingnyc@... | 08/31/09
You mean like insurance companies do?  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Not the "right" argument  8string | 08/31/09
There are models for assuring universality  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
RE: Why health care is not in the Constitution  thinking about consequences | 08/31/09
You make WAY too much sense!  vikingnyc@... | 08/31/09
We have a basic disagreement  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Perhaps you could name  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
Education  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
And they're all broke  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
We have a basic disagreement  thinking about consequences | 08/31/09
A demonstration of a total and complete ignorance  frgough | 08/31/09
You're reading the wrong papers  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Health insurance must be like a car insurance  pauliusp | 08/31/09
Profit From Misery - How Immoral  Steve@... | 08/31/09
Free rides?  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Huh?  JT82 | 08/31/09
Many ways to fix it  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
So my wallet should go to pay for those..  JT82 | 08/31/09
I'm Not Seeing What You're Imagining  Steve@... | 08/31/09
Because the Constituton has only what's really necessary  Linux Geek | 08/31/09
If you like a 45-year lifespan  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
There you go  j.m.galvin | 08/31/09
It's also doubled in France, England, etc. etc.  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 08/31/09
Not A Right, We're Still Not Alright  gotamd@... | 08/31/09
RE: Why health care is not in the Constitution  aspit | 09/01/09
Just what is the "general welfare?"  mlindl | 09/05/09

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