Paternalism and Arrogance... or A Reasonable Compromise?

by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA
Liberty -vs- Tyranny



A very interesting segment. Santorum, as we've grown to expect throwing out the red meat (to the "faithful") while Ryan shows some class. The issue of health care mandates should be viewed and judged solely on the constitutionality, or lack thereof.

Transcript from The Hill article.

What say you?

Via: Memeorandum

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  1. SilverfiddleSun Feb 19, 03:34:00 PM EST

    The issue of health care mandates should be viewed and judged solely on the constitutionality, or lack thereof.

    Amen!

    Don't you wish Ryan was running?

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    1. Les CarpenterSun Feb 19, 03:47:00 PM EST

      He is by far superior to 3/4 of the current field for sure.

      Delete

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