[Update - US Department of Health and Human Services website is now healthcare.gov]

It is often said that peacekeeping is a growth industry. However, this should never preclude the United Nations from finding a better way to do business. Since 1948, the UN has established 64 peacekeeping operations with undoubtedly more planned for the future, as nation-states such as Sudan convulse in and out of civil war.

It is often said that peacekeeping is a growth industry. However, this should never preclude the United Nations from finding a better way to do business. Since 1948, the UN has established 64 peacekeeping operations with undoubtedly more planned for the future, as nation-states such as Sudan convulse in and out of civil war.

Is it merely a coincidence that every time the government steps in to make something more affordable and more readily available, that very thing becomes more and more expensive over time (and usually diminishes in quality too)? It's a story we've seen repeated again and again, especially throughout recent American history.

In what will likely become a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has already commenced the three-day hearing on the constitutionality of the 2012 health care provision, or Affordable Care Act (ACA), that was signed into law two years ago by President Barack Obama. Most controversial is the law's "individual mandate", that requires every American be insured or face a monetary penalty.

Despite the efforts of the Romney campaign and media treatment of the Republican nominating process as all but wrapped up in his favor, the reality is the GOP race continues on for several reasons.

What do a wheat crop, a Southern motel, homegrown marijuana and health insurance have in common? Plenty, say advocates for the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). At least, as far as the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution is concerned.