The Politically Light Organization blog I was watching the news and heard a plea from A ‘Tea Party’ spokesperson. They were asking for help to fight the health-care bill on the grounds it is unconstitutional to force us to purchase health-care insurance. Yes under the 5th amendment, there could be an argument for that case but, I think that’s exactly what the Left wing wants. If the provision to force people to purchase healthcare insurance is ruled to be unconstitutional, it will just fast-track Single Payer Government provided healthcare insurance. What would happen if the bill passes but the provision requiring everyone to purchase health insurance is found to be unconstitutional? I’m sure the final bill will include a provision (as is included in almost all legal documents) that if any part of the document is found to be illegal or unconstitutional, only that part of the document will be null and void (or some similar legal speak .) That would mean all the rest of the bill would be in force. What would that do to the bill, whether it has a public option or not? Read more ... | 