Andersonville, TN - November 9, 2009 - U.S. Congressional District 3 candidate, Mark DeVol responds to Healthcare Bill, HR 3962.

The debate on the issue of Healthcare Reform is not about reform, it's about the fact that Congress has no authority under the Enumerated Powers to legislate or regulate our countries healthcare system and by extension the State Legislature's as well.

If the healthcare legislation becomes law, government appointees will have access to healthcare, financial, employer, physician, and hospital records. This is a violation of the 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

If the healthcare legislation becomes law, it will impose either a fine or a tax if healthcare insurance is not purchased or if the private insurance is not deemed "acceptable." If a fine is imposed, this is in violation of the 5th Amendment protections (due process) or if it's a tax, Section 8 of the Constitution requires Congress to collect taxes for the sole purpose of paying the debts of the specifically enumerated powers.

Simply stated, Government does not have the authority to require (mandate) American citizens to purchase anything.