2012 U.S. Presidential Election

[Dark Sage]

Everyone who supports Romney says that a state-imposed mandate is different than a federal-imposed mandate.

But is it really different to the person who is actually told that he must buy health insurance?

"Dear sir, effective immediately, you are responsible for providing health insurance for yourself and your family, and will face fines for not complying, but because this is the governor's idea and the President's, you should not complain. Please vote Republican in 2012."

[Roy Karrde]

Everyone who supports Romney says that a state-imposed mandate is different than a federal-imposed mandate.

But is it really different to the person who is actually told that he must buy health insurance?

"Dear sir, effective immediately, you are responsible for providing health insurance for yourself and your family, and will face fines for not complying, but because this is the governor's idea and the President's, you should not complain. Please vote Republican in 2012."

It is different in terms of Constitutional law, which in the end is what matters most.

Edit: I noticed you are avoiding the topic of Obama backstabbing Britain.