The Tea Party, The ACA and the Elastic Clause:

How does the Tea Party feel about the elastic clause?

Review the ACA (Affordable Care Act)
     - mandates that the uninsured must pay a penalty ($)
Review Article I, section 8, clause 18 of the constitution (elastic clause)
     - congress shall make all laws "necessary and proper" … (implied powers)
What is the Tea Party platform #1 (less government through less taxes)
Read the following article on John Robert's (chief justice on supreme court) ruling
     - scroll down and read the first 2 paragraphs under "Taxes and Health Reform"

Answer the above question in 1 or 2 paragraphs.  You must include in your answer the following:
     ACA (Affordable Care Act)
     John Roberts ruling
     Tea Party platform
     elastic clause
     Expressed/ implied powers of taxation