Constitutional boundaries ignored

President Obama has asked the Supreme Court to support what he considers his signature legislation — the socialization of American medicine with Obamacare, which requires Americans to buy health insurance or face a penalty. Twenty-six states and the National Federation of Independent Business have urged the justices to strike down the entire health care law believing that Congress exceeded its powers in approving it.

For those who remember Obama’s first State of the Union speech on Jan. 27, 2010, you will recall that Obama ignored the separation of powers when he criticized the robed justices in attendance for the court’s recent reversal of “a century of law that I believe will open the floodgates for special interest, including foreign corporations, to spend without limit in our elections.” He was not happy with them and made it very clear. This president seems to think his power and influence need recognize no boundary, even if specified.

Now, as the Supreme Court is asked to make a determination on the constitutionality of Obamacare, I am concerned about whether each justice can stay true to the Constitution and the letter of the law or if some might feel allegiance to the president for past favors and/or political connections.

The two most recent justices were chosen by Obama and each owes him her lifelong appointment to the Supreme Court. Checking some of the justices’ earlier decisions — particularly where Obama is concerned — might give some idea of their integrity.

Karen Goettsche

Inverness