On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
I think the idea that one can make a choice not to seek health care throughout one's life is simply not realistic and cannot be the basis for an attack on the constitutionality.
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Charles Fried
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congress.govI think the idea that one can make a choice not to seek health care throughout one's life is simply not realistic and cannot be the basis for an attack on the constitutionality.
Professor Fried argues against the notion of opting out of health care.
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