They know exactly what they're doing. They know businesses are not going to put up with this, so the next step?
Businesses are going to start demanding HillaryCare. Then it's all she wrote.
Unfortunately, I agree with you. Seems it makes no difference to the Conservatives or the Liberals since Health care just represents government intrusion no matter what end you are on. Another entitlement backed by both sides.
Interesting point: you see this as a way to "motivate" (i.e., extort) businesses to push for socialized medicine. Good point!