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To: LibertyRocks
"Just wanted to make a note here to remind everyone that the Obamacare legislation did NOT include a SEVERABILITY CLAUSE which legally means that if SCOTUS strikes down the mandate, then the entire law SHOULD be scrapped, immediately."

That's not quite true. While a specific decision not to include a severability clause is a relevant factor to consider, the court can still strike down a portion of a law if it can be done so in accordance with the blue pencil doctrine.

120 posted on 06/28/2012 6:35:48 AM PDT by circlecity
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To: circlecity

Interesting. I’m not familiar with the “blue pencil doctrine” you refer to. I see I’ve got some more studying to do. :) Thanks for the info., I appreciate it.


135 posted on 06/28/2012 6:45:39 AM PDT by LibertyRocks
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