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Originally Posted by JohnBua
The term welfare as used in the Constitution means welfare of the United States. Not the CITIZENS of the United States.
Here it is in context
The framers were talking about raising monies for defence and ablity to keep the United States afloat. No where does it imply health care of the people in any way shape or form.
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You obviously dont want to read the
different opinions of the framers on the intent of the general welfare clause....or the
subsequent interpretations and rulings by the Supreme Court. If the Court held that Social Security (and Mediicare) for seniors was within Congress' power to tax and spend under the general welfare clause, it is reasonable to assume the same would apply to health care for children of uninsured working class families.