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Society imposes both restrictions and requirements on people all the time. The whole issue of being forced to do or participate in something is a red herring. You are "forced" to participate in SS,
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It looks like the supreme court was heading towards a decision that would have found social security unconstitutional. According to this article, Roosevelt saw the writing on the wall and loaded the court with justices that to rule in favor is his program.
Is Social Security Constitutional? by John Attarian
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But the argument that it "is Illegal" just dosent wash even in the USA since clearly it isnt illegal.
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Clearly, if it was so clear, it wouldn't be an issue. Congress has passed unconstitutional laws before, I expect they will pass more in the future.