Reply #45: It is part of seperation of powers and checks and balances. [View All]

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Requiring citizens to purchase goods from private companies have never been done before under CC. Maybe it is Constitutional. Maybe the courts will be reluctant to push CC that far. It is a question for the courts.

Personally I am wary of this precedent.

If govt can require you (under financial penalty) to purchase Health care they can require you to purchase anything. They can also make the penalty any amount. If 10 years they could make the penalty for non-compliance $10,000 per year or $20,000 if they find compliance too low.

Not enough movie purchases due to "piracy". No worries we will just force you to buy 10 movies per year. The fine for not doing so is $500. Consequently price of movies rises to $49.95.