The phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is applicable to many things, but perhaps in particular to laws the U.S. Congress passes.

Depending upon one’s side of the political fence, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is either the first step in righting a long-standing, moral wrong or a horrendous example of government run amok.

The health care overhaul legislation has been a lightning rod since it was signed into law in March 2010.

Politicians simultaneously argue and celebrate the law, while business people are stuck interpreting the effects of the massively complicated law and its implications on their businesses and their employees.

Many aspects of the law have yet to take effect, but one profound impact has been seen — the price of insurance rose for nearly all Americans, except perhaps Congress members who have their own, special health care plan.

Critics suggest “Obamacare,” as Republicans dubbed the health care reform legislation, is unconstitutional, and we tend to agree.

Although some of the legislation contains some good, sound ideas, something about the federal government forcing citizens to purchase health insurance or be penalized just seems, well, un-American.

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it would hear a challenge to the law and settle the matter, at least in the short-term. We applaud the fact that the court agreed to step up and hear the arguments. The issue is one of immense importance.

We hope the court treasures Americans’ freedoms and trashes the troublesome parts of the law.