[quote=briansd1][quote=Allan from Fallbrook]
Many on the liberal side celebrated his decision as some sort of “revolt”, but the truth is far more sanguine. It was very much a conservative opinion and it pushed back strongly on what was viewed as an over-reach. His language was emphatic and it was clear.[/quote]
Justices are people too.
I believe that Roberts wanted ACA because the country needs health care reform. ACA may not be ideal but it’s better than nothing, because nothing is what we’d get without ACA.
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I take Roberts at his word. He feels it is the SC’s job to find any way possible to prove legislation passed is legal. Barring that, they have to strike it down.
And so he did just that – found a thread through the labyrinth of US judicial history to find the law legal.
I would be disappointed in him if he ruled in favor simply because he thought the US needed healthcare reform. I think he truly believes the law is valid.
I think Allan is right also – the ruling is really noteworthy for what it didn’t allow (ie use of the commerce clause).
