“But one of the fundamental precepts in the American experiment has been drastically altered.
Government may now compel commerce.”
Oh man, Laz... it’s worse than even you think! I don’t think anyone’s brought this up yet, but:
If they can compel commerce, they can compel WHERE YOU DO COMMERCE.
Live in California and want to move? They can now put a TAX ON YOUR MOVE! Want to relocate a business out of a blue state? Tax. Want to start a second location in a non-union state like Boeing? Tax.
Freepers, if you live in a blue state and have plans on leaving, LEAVE NOW while you still can.
I've been 'preaching' a variant of your statement for years...if you're a conservative, and you live in New England, get out.