His explanation was that people who could afford coverage were blowing it off and going and getting care that would wind up being free. Since cutting off free health care would never fly the plan was to force people to pony up.
God forbid anyone in Massachusetts should have to pay their own tab....
I haven’t had health insurance for many years and no has paid my tab. I’ve paid for everything myself. Obama’s health plan at least gives you the ability to opt out.