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Originally Posted by Brush Okie
Doubtful. The govt set the precident years ago with requiring car insurance, mandatory helmets on motorcycles and mandatory wearing of seat belts. While it seemed like a great idea at the time what many people did not get then or now is it set case law in allowing the govt to intrude into your life and to protect you from yourself.
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Those are all voluntary actions. No one is forced to drive a car or a motorcycle and if they choose to do so then they follow the rules. Those rules are also set by the states rather than by the Feds. I think it's quite a bit different than taking away the choice to buy health insurance.
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