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To: Sub-Driver
How is the government forcing me to buy a car an absurd hypothetical?

Think about it. Just 4 years ago no one would have ever thought the government would mandate I buy health insurance. In fact, I believe Obama was against a mandate...yeah he even said,

"A mandate means that in some fashion, everybody will be forced to buy health insurance. ... But I believe the problem is not that folks are trying to avoid getting health care. The problem is they can't afford it. And that's why my plan emphasizes lowering costs."

And then the votes were counted...

"I have come to that conclusion," Obama said. "During the campaign I was opposed to this idea because my general attitude was the reason people don't have health insurance is not because they don't want it, it's because they can't afford it. And if you make it affordable, then they'll come. I am now in favor of some sort of individual mandate as long as there's a hardship exemption."

So changing his mind on forcing us to buy a Government Motors Car could very well happen.

9 posted on 02/16/2012 12:34:46 PM PST by vg0va3 (I don't plan to quit the fight until it is finally over. Although, I am getting tired...)
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To: vg0va3

14 posted on 02/16/2012 12:46:38 PM PST by KodakKing (Freedom isn't free. Just ask any soldier. www.anysoldier.com)
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