[MikeinAR]

Originally Posted by Esther

Some people can't afford it and eat too.

That's exactly right and until the system is fixed more and more won't be able to afford the monthly premium. That's the major reason the problem is being addressed right now. Rising premiums are driving more and more people to the uninsured column continually. That raises the cost of every medical procedure which, in turn, raises the cost of insurance premiums and round and round.

When everyone is insured with a public option, the cost of procedures decreases, the insurance companies are forced to compete and rates decrease.

I'm for mandating coverage. No one has a problem with mandated car insurance so why not mandate health coverage?