Why do you think the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional

[The Cat-Tribe]

It seems to be accepted dogma among many that the Health Care Reform (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) ("ACA") signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010 (after passage by both houses of Congress) is unconstitutional.

I'm simply asking those who feel this way to explain why. What provision(s) of the U.S. Constitution does it violate? How and why does it violate said provision(s)?

Don't just say "because that Judge in Florida said so" for two reasons: (1) the Judge in Florida is in the minority so far and (2) Judge Vinson is very wrong (IMO).

[Athiests4AnimalRights]

I don't.

I do think it's a horrible piece of legislation, but that does not make it unconstitutional.

[Greed and Death]

Because my concept of the commerce clause dates to the 1920's.
Expanding on that point I feel the jurisprudence of the 1920's had it right, and quoting to the federalist.
Furthermore, even if not enumerated forcing people into relationships with private entities they do not wish to be in is something the government must refrain from. This freedom from contract is vital, and is common sense as right.
And as Federalist paper 84 says the at most the bill of rights can do is recognize ancient rights. And the key objection so listed in federalist paper 84 to the bill of rights was that the bill or rights might become the sole container rights.
Alexander Hamilton had it right there are more rights then can ever be listed on a scrap of paper.

[Soviet Haaregrad]

David Koch told me so.

[Jasarite]

I think it is constitutional.

[Galenaima]

It forces you to buy something--you'd think the left would be up in arms at people having to buy from a massive corporation.

[Swkoll]

Its the commerce clause!

[Jeux II]

Because I am a Red State Republican that just watches Fox News all day, worshipping everything they say.

But not really....

[Offenheim]

In my admittedly flawed understanding of the Act, it appears that it forces you to purchase health insurance.

I don't know if that is unconstitutional, but it seems like it creates a captive market for health insurers, without creating conditions that would lower costs. However, I recognize that states often create a situation like this in regards to drivers' insurance, so I don't think that makes it unconstitutional. I'm no constitutional scholar.

I personally wish it had gone farther and created a public option.

[Occupied Deutschland]

Because my concept of the commerce clause dates to the 1920's.

^This.
I accept it as constitutional though, I just don't like it. It's a distinction many people seem unable to make.

[The Rich Port]

It forces you to buy something--you'd think the left would be up in arms at people having to buy from a massive corporation.

The analogy about the government being some kind of corporation is a bit odd.

You can vote in the employees and the President... You can't do that in a corporation.

And even if it was unconstitutional, is it really so bad?

[Bluth Corporation]

However, I recognize that states often create a situation like this in regards to drivers' insurance

Because obviously, requiring liability coverage for the damage you might cause to others as a condition of operating a motor vehicle is completely comparable to requiring coverage for your own well-being as a condition of being alive.

[Bluth Corporation]

It forces you to buy something--you'd think the left would be up in arms at people having to buy from a massive corporation.

The analogy about the government being some kind of corporation is a bit odd.

No such analogy was made.

[Auremena]

It's just the GOP being stupid like usual, saying anything they don't like is unconstitutional.

[Wamitoria]

However, I recognize that states often create a situation like this in regards to drivers' insurance

Because obviously, requiring liability coverage for the damage you might cause to others as a condition of operating a motor vehicle is completely comparable to requiring coverage for your own well-being as a condition of being alive.

How about you just say why you think it's unconstitutional than nitpick at everyone's defense of the bill?

[Hetalia Switzerland]

Because you are forced to buy something.

[Jeux II]

It's just the GOP being stupid like usual, saying anything they don't like is unconstitutional.

^Yep^

[Syvorji]

The reason why is because that Judge in Florida said so. [/thread]

In all seriousness, it is unconstitutional because it just encourages American imperialism. It just does, for gods sake.

[Whiskey Hill]

I don't. I'm actually very happy about it, because as of yesterday I was insured again for the first time in 2.5 years as a result of the provision that children up to 26 can be covered by their parent's insurance, instead of the previous limit which was, I think, 23.

[Auremena]

It's just the GOP being stupid like usual, saying anything they don't like is unconstitutional.

^Yep^

It's like a little kid, when they do something wrong, or get in trouble, they say "It's not fair!" even when it's completely fair.

[The Currency]

Because you are forced to buy something.

Find me a clause in the constitution stating the government doesn't have such a power.

[Bluth Corporation]

Because obviously, requiring liability coverage for the damage you might cause to others as a condition of operating a motor vehicle is completely comparable to requiring coverage for your own well-being as a condition of being alive.

How about you just say why you think it's unconstitutional than nitpick at everyone's defense of the bill?

Why do you assume I think it's unconstitutional? And don't assume from the fact that I asked that question that I think it's constitutional.

Whether I think it's constitutional or not is irrelevant. A bad argument is a bad argument.

[Jeux II]

Because you are forced to buy something.

You have to do the same thing for car insurance.

[Caecili]

Who cares? It's still awful.

Canadian healthcare all the way, biaaatch!

[The Currency]

Who cares? It's still awful.

Canadian healthcare all the way, biaaatch!

^This.