The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Obamacare reflects a tragic misreading of the law, one which could cost us not just economically but also in terms of liberty. On the bright side, the court recognized that there are limits to what Congress may do under the Commerce Clause. But this was the silver lining of a dark cloud. The court then fundamentally misread Obamacare, contorting to find another authority — the power to tax — for Congress to enact the law.
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