Is SCHIP an Un-Constitutional program?

Question

Since it only applies to individual children and doesn't benefit the "General Welfare of the United States" is it deemed Un-Constitutional?

Answer 1

The constitutionaliy of the program has not been brought up and without a supreme court decision, is not applicable to any act, passed or otherwise.

Answer 2

Actually I think a universal healthcare plan would better benefit the General Welfare! But insuring children is a start.

I think having children insured -does- apply to the General Welfare because the health and well-being of children benefits all of us. This is why even people without kids are made to pay taxes for schools, because kids being educated benefits -everyone-.

Answer 3

You need to really study the Constitution beyond the preamble to make a Constitutional argument. And you know the good thing about the Constitution and laws and checks and balances is that its always up for debate. Different people of different philosophies interpret it differently.

Answer 4

Nope. Under that theory, student loans and grants would also be unconstitutional as would social security, medicare, medicaid, etc. All those programs benefit specific individuals who are required to qualify for the programs.

If you don't like the program, fight it on its merits rather than trying to attack it as un-American or unconstitutional.

Answer 5

You could make the argument(following that train of thought) that highways are illegal.

Actually I think keeping kids healthy so they don't spread a disease etc, etc is benefittiing the general welfare.

Answer 6

Of course not.

It is American Government at it's greatest. The people spoke, Congress listened and voted accordingly.

Which is why the Nazi Bush vetoed it - he hates all things American.

Answer 7

I can provide some sources where you can draw a better conclusion to the issue...Hurry while you have time!