I tried to find a way to squirm out of it until the very end, but, in the end, I could not NOT purchase health care coverage for my family, esp. my young daughter who has some problems that could turn serious... I’ve never cursed so much in my life.
If I were in your situation, I would have done the same. A political statement is not worth risking your daughter’s health. Those who could have avoided it should have and let the chips fall where they may.
I think the main reason we find ourselves in this situation is we have not stood up to these bullies. I have high hopes that is starting to turn of late. Brute, raw force is the only thing these people understand, sooner we suit up and show up the better.