[Paul R.]

BTW, it’s very important to explain something to those one may discuss these issues with: The subsidies do NOT materialize out of thin air. In the end, they come out of the pockets of working people — another part of our “rigged” system that far too many do not understand clearly.

[xzins]

That’s a good point. All of us are paying for this monstrosity via our taxes. Some of these poor schmucks have to pay the premiums, the deductibles, AND pay taxes.

Talking about getting the shaft.

[Lizavetta]

The subsidies do NOT materialize out of thin air. In the end, they come out of the pockets of working people — another part of our “rigged” system that far too many do not understand clearly.

I understand that perfectly. I was forced to buy it and that was the ONLY option available.

Don't worry, I won't be a drain on you next year.