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Because "the General Welfare" it was clear was not concerning the individual, as in their day to day well being, food, housing, etc. But rather, the "Welfare of the country"..... And that was to provide a free place for people to succeed on their own free from government interference as they had in England at the time. General Welfare is a clause, or if you will a goal, and Common Defense is a tool within the power granted to achieve that goal.
I am not sure why you believe that; our federal Congress is delegated the power to legislate, "in all Cases whatsoever", in the federal districts, including Individuals.