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Sorry, but the courts have never agreed with your strict interpretation of enumerated powers or the tenth amendment.Quoting the "general welfare" provisions of the Constitution in order to justify acts of Congress (or the President) is an indication of Constitutional ignorance - no offense. Congress' powers are specifically enumerated, and the "general welfare" wording does not expand on those powers, which are constrained specifically by the Tenth Amendment. This argument was had and settled a couple centuries ago.