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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
Free universal education is not a constitutional right, which is why you are not entitled to education at a collegiate level. Up until college, there is subsidized education via the public school systems, set up by each distict and state. Just like the current healthcase system. There is basic healthcare in Calilfornia already, just like in most states. There are many programs that assist the healthcare system from the city, state, and federal levels.
The ideas as to what the federal government should be responsible for is enumerated directly in the constitution. Education and Healthcare are not included in that and should not be.
Congress passing laws have nothing to do with something being a Constitutional right. Congress passing an Airlines Passenger's Bill of Rights does not equate that to the Constitution in any manner.
I think that the states should decide if they wish to create their own universal healthcare systems. That's on them and their ability to deal with their tax base. Many elderly flock to Las Vegas and Florida because it benefits them most, in taxes and in medical care and costs. Why should it be any different for healthcare and other "lifestyle" amenities?
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The LAW as a whole is set by both the constitution and legislation (subject to judicial interpretation). The constitution merely provides a framework for what can or cannot be legislated and how. There is no constitutional prohibition against legislation of national health care (at least more than likely according to current judicial interpretation, of course as with any new law the lawyers would probably end up fighting it out). There is also no constitutional prohibition against federal funding for state school systems, nor is it required, but the federal government does it. I respect your opinion that it should be left to the states but I disagree that basic healthcare is somehow an expendable lifestyle amenity.
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Last edited by n0nsensical; 01-04-2008 at 12:31 PM..
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