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by AsylumWarden 5094 days ago
OK. I'm just trying hard at making a joke here so be patient...

They could have a doctor ride along and examine the x-rays of the people they scan. The program could then be legal under an Health Care mandate! Easy solution!

OK. Not so funny... that's why I'm not a comedian.

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The program could then be legal under an Health Care mandate!

Whoa, I missed the "Health Care mandate" Constitutional amendment. Regular laws cannot override the Constitution, which says "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

The roving X-ray vans are missing a warrant, probable cause, and a description of "the place to be searched".

I can actually see that, the physician would make it part of an IRS audit (I am trying not to laugh, because I think I am being serious about this).