Somin takes on a few of the claims by supporters of the individual mandate. Such is politics, of course, and perhaps more so as of late:
‘Both parties give short shrift to constitutional limits on federal power because judicial deference has created a political culture in which almost anything goes. More careful judicial scrutiny of Congress’ handiwork might lead Congress to start taking the Constitution seriously again. That result that should be welcomed by conservatives, libertarians, and liberals alike.’
Perhaps. Comments are worth a read.
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