Yes, that is one law which is not 100% fabulous - but I can empathize with Romney's reasoning and motivation behind it.
Just like I can empathize with mandated auto insurance laws.
After all, it would be ridiculous to argue that mandated auto insurance does not protect 'innocent' driver-taxpayers from freeloading indigents who would refuse to pay damages.
Likewise, mandated catastrophic health insurance (as distasteful as it is) protects the taxpayer against freeloading indigents who would refuse to pay large hospital or doctor bills.
Romney's massachusetts health plan is NOT government run health care, like Hillary's complicated plan in 1993.
Romney's plan simply had the state negotiate with PRIVATE health insurance companies to offer GROUP DISCOUNT RATES to small business or individuals for catastrophic health insurance.
One can opt out by signing a waiver, I believe.
The minimal requirement a business or individual has to pay is about $90-$150 a month, or there abouts.
FROM THE WASH POST: Gov. "Their choices would be expanded to include a range of new and inexpensive policies -- ranging from about $250 per month to nearly free -- from private insurers subsidized by the state. "
“Just like I can empathize with mandated auto insurance laws.”
I see your point: but mandated auto insurance laws fall on the individual.
Perhaps I should hold my opinion until I learn more about Romney’s health care law, but in principle I am opposed to forcing small business to cover their employees with health insurance.
It’s hard enough to start a successful small business in this country: why make it harder?
If there is a waiver, that is a different story.