The only thing wrong with that theory is that if govt forces everyone to have health insurance, then welfare will skyrocket for food stamps because people will be taking money out of their grocery budget to cover the premium.
I agree, something needs to be done about this, but what? Between this and the high cost of fuel and even the increase in groceries and necessities, regular hardworking people are going under fast.
I'm amazed at the news lately about Hollywood wondering why people aren't going to the movies anymore. My answer.... hmmmm, let's see, spend $20 for movie at the theater OR spend $6.00 for dvd rental at home and still have $$ left for milk and bread and gas.... hard choice huh?
There ought to be a guaranteed right to a nutritious balanced diet and a comfortable and safe home (with A/C and a couple of TV's - with cable, of course).
Sorry, but it's a never ending fight with the far left. There are no unmet needs that cannot be stoked into a crisis without a little help from the MSM and their silly skewed push polls. What runs up the costs of health care is third party payments for maintenance visits, well-care, dental cleanings and routine exams. As government becomes more involved in health care, the problems will become more dire and folks will pay ever more for less and less care.