Two statements in complete contradiction with each other. Is not demanding that employers provide affordable (or any other kind) of health insurance demanding an entitlement?
Employer-provided insurance is a nice perk, but it is not a requirement. Also, employers don't set the rates for insurance premiums, so where is it in their power to provide "affordable" insurance?
If an employer is forced to provide insurance for all employees, can he raise the prices on his products or services enough to offset the cost and remain competitive in the market? Or, how many of your co-workers will have to be let go in order to pay for your and everyone else's insurance? Or will you be one of those who is let go?
As one of the themes of Atlas Shrugged states (paraphrased): 'I have no right to claim the fruits of another man's labors'.
"Also, employers don't set the rates for insurance premiums, so where is it in their power to provide "affordable" insurance?" EWven small group rates for health insurance are lower than individual rates. Employers can bundle their employees and rpovide a portion of the premium, with the majhority of the premium coming from employee paychecks. That's how employers can 'provide affordable health insurance'. Next question?