Regarding Larry McCagg’s Dec. 30 letter, “Criticism of Obama lacks facts,” which was in response to Rick Jackson’s Dec. 26 letter, “Obamacare must be repealed,” McCagg should read two documents.
First, he should read the Constitution, and then read the health care bill. He asks for proof of Jackson’s criticism of the bill.
McCagg first asks for proof that the health care bill is unconstitutional. He need only read Article 1, section 8. This section defines 17 actions Congress may approve, and national health care is not one.
Even if one considers that the general welfare clause includes health care, section 8 states that any bill must be uniform throughout the United States. President Obama has already exempted several states.