Well, that's basically the case already with auto insurance in most states. I can see the need for mandated auto insurance, but I can't really see mandating health insurance.

I sure as hell can't afford it unless they start handing out some pretty hefty subsidies. I like how they keep saying "if you refuse to purchase coverage", like you have a choice at all if you simply can't afford it. It isn't "refusing", it's just not being able to fucking afford it. I don't care how many laws say I have to go out and buy something, if I don't have the money to do it then I'm not going to do it. Period.

I understand the cost of health care is high and blah blah blah.... But forcing a bunch of people who can barely afford GAS and FOOD to buy something as frivolous as health insurance?

Preposterous.