Reply #2: this is a stupid analogy [View All]

[paulsby]

whatever one feels about the HCR bill

first of all, states are not the federal govt.

so, on that point it's already an illogical analogy.

the argument was about limitations on the FEDERAL govt.

many things the federal govt. is limited from doing, CAN be (and are) done by state govt's

second of all, states only require those who drive a car on public roadways have insurance, and even that is not true in many cases (for example, people who can show they are bonded are not required . iow, they are self insured)

but driving on a public roadway is a voluntary activity. the state does NOT say you must purchase private insurance. the state says IF you drive on a public roadway, you must purchase private insurance. iow, if you engage in this particular activity.

the HCR bill has no such distinction. it doesn't say "if you skydive, you need to purchase insurance".

it says YOU NEED to purchase insurance

i support the HCR bill. i do not support specious analogies

hth