General welfare could be interpreted many ways. But i don't think it means to rape me so someone else does not have to carry their load. But since we are on the Constitution -- you might want to read the 10th Amendment. It states exactly what the roll of the Federal government is. And it says what is not stated here -- is left to the States.
Here's another one for you. Concerning socialized medicine: Do you think that the socialist that will be in control of this socialized medicine will be put under the umbrella of socialized medicine like the rest of us? Or do you think it'll be just for us and not them? Remember -- Castro was rich when the people were starving!
With the exception of the military -- what has the government done right? Have you seen the debt lately? Unfunded liabilities are over 100 TRILLION dollars.
Let me tackle the first one: In a sense, healthcare is universal. You work, then you get it or you can pay for it. Oh -- wait -- you are talking about SOMEONE else paying for peoples healthcare. It's amazing how the folks on your side are free with MY money! And what bother's me about it -- is your side has no shame in advocating it!!