And, pray tell, why would universal healthcare be a [i]good[/i] thing and not a burden to the public? Single-payer and government health care in general is [i] terrible[/i]. I am not sure if you have ever been subject to it, but there is nothing like being told your problem "Is not significant enough to further investigate. If it happens again, tell us and we will reopen your case after reviewing your new claim." after you were already given the run around and went through numerous referrals over the course of months.

Why does this sound like a positive when I could say, go with the private sector see any doctor I more or less wish and under my own volition provided I am covered? An addition to this is, why am I being obligated to fund other people's use of the system? And if it is so great, why are so many opting to forgo the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and just pay the fine?

I see [i]no[/i] positive to allowing the federal government another hand in my business.

I can sympathize and support the Department of Veterans Affairs - because they have a valid reason to continue receiving support - but anyone and everyone? Do enlighten me, [@Penny].