Founding Fathers and Mandatory Healthcare: A Historical Surprise

This article refutes claims that the US Constitution prohibits mandatory health insurance. It reveals that in 1798, Congress passed a law requiring private sailors to purchase health insurance, creating the nation's first socialized medical program and mandatory healthcare tax. This directly contradicts arguments against the Affordable Care Act, demonstrating that the Founding Fathers, many of whom were involved in drafting the Act, supported mandated healthcare, at least for merchant sailors.