A bill introduced by Senate Democrats today would tag Americans who can afford health care, but choose not to get it, with fines in excess of one thousand dollars.
"The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines will raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals.
In a revamped health care system envisioned by lawmakers, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face penalties.
Called 'shared responsibility payments,' the fines would be set at least half the cost of basic medical coverage, according to the legislation."
The above excerpt, to me, means that the government is saying, "We're going to get your money whether you buy into our program or not. If you do, you're handing over your money; if you don't, we'll make you wish you had." It almost sounds like a mob minion making you an offer for "protection" you can't refuse. Extortion, in other words.
What happened to freedom of choice? Can't we decide for ourselves if we want to spend money on health insurance? What's with the government making our decisions for us?
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