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Illegal aliens are a big problem in CA, for sure. But there is another issue that makes me somewhat in favor of forcing people to buy health insurance: able-bodied people who will pay $150 a month for their cable/internet bill, but won’t pay a dime for health insurance. A 25 year old in CA can purchase excellent medical and dental insurance for about $125 from a Blue Cross of CA agent. But they don’t! I have friends who buy new stereo systems for their cars and new flat screen TVs, but won’t pay even $100 a month for insurance. Even after I give them all the info! When these twentysomethings get sick, they go to the emergency room just like illegals. I would say that people shouldn't’t be forced to buy health insurance...except that taxpayers like me end up picking up their medical bills.