-=> ROSS CASSELL wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE <=-

 RC> Hello WAYNE!

 RC> 06 Apr 10 07:05, you wrote to me:

 RC>> Requiring someone to purchase a service from a private company is
 RC>> unconstitutional.

 RC>> Can your state require you to shop at Walmart?


 WC> Your argument evaportates by your very argument.

 WC> Can the state compel you to pay income tax.

 WC> For that payment a LOT of services are provided.

 RC> The constitution authorizes Congress to levy taxes, it does not
 RC> authorize congress to compel someone to seek services from a private
 RC> entity.

 RC> I thought you were a libertarian?

Operative word.
Were.
Past tense.


Became operative in 2001.

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