Preserving Freedom and Federalism: What's at Stake for Americans in the Health Care Debate

Preserving Freedom and Federalism: What's at Stake for Americans in the Health Care Debate:

Abstract: 'Federalism' is no outdated concept. The founding fathers of the American Republic are the authors of a brilliant design of the distribution of political power between the national government and the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for the general concerns of the republic; the state governments are the custodians of the people's trusts and are authorized to address their particular concerns. This is the essence of federalism -- and precisely what is under attack in the massive health care bills currently under consideration in Congress. Former U.S. Representative from Florida Thomas C. Feeney explains what is at stake for every American."