Obama’s argument doesn’t wash.
The government (state of CA) mandates me to have auto insurance to protect OTHER drivers, vehicles and property due to accidents caused by ME. That’s why I’m required to carry liability insurance but collision (coverage for my vehicle damage caused by me) is optional.
If I don’t have health insurance, I’m not hurting anyone else if I get sick.
“If I don’t have health insurance, I’m not hurting anyone else if I get sick.”
Uh, yes you are. You are impacting the health system if you don’t have the ability to pay. That is in part why the system is so out of balance now, too many who can’t pay are still being treated by the system.
Good point. By Obama’s logic people that do not own cars should be required to purchase comprehensive auto insurance in order to spread the risk and lower costs.
Of course, when I make this point to idiot liberals who try to make the auto-insurance comparison, they roll their eyes.