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Lawrence Mazzuckelli's avatar

Medical freedom is not mentioned in the Bill of Rights because health care is not mentioned in the Constitution. Thus, the federal government has no

authority to regulate it,

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Aletheia.the.Younger's avatar

That answer isn't comfortable to me, though it is correct as stated. I do like the answer that it is mentioned as a freedom because medical issues were considered religious issues and that is religious freedom. That makes it a positive answer and stronger in response to any challenge.

It does beg the question of whether, now, a freedom needs to be added. Adding it will be treachorous just because it can be interpreted as allowing abortion. Thanks for responding.

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Lawrence Mazzuckelli's avatar

While the federal government should have no role the states are free to do as they please.

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