That is the problem...
I did read where for one sentence you mention your opposition to this legislative atrocity, but in the rest of your post you chastise instead of sympathize with what happened to AU72's son. Seems as a fellow conservative, one with strong opposition to such measures, you would be much more understanding of her son's plight.
What really then becomes interesting is that for all I have seen here on FR you support the very man who created the betrayal of conservative principles, the plan you are so opposed to.
That is confusing to say the least...
Why would I sympathize with someone for breaking the law? I don’t agree with the law, but the law is the law, follow it or pay the price. It’s all very simple. I know plenty of people who due to their stupidity refused to get health insurance. I agree it should be a choice, but, here in MA it is not, I can’t sympathize with someone who breaks the law. The poster’s son brought this on himself, I do not have sympathy for him. There are plenty of programs here in MA that would help him out, he refused to make the effort for whatever reason. I DO NOT AGREE with the programs, taking from the haves to support the have nots and those who can’t be bothered, but, the rules are the rules, follow them or pay the price.