Of course, the US is like every other country in history in how it functions. As to my lack of simple knowledge. I'm not the one trying to claim I don't pay taxes, you are when you claim that the US has some more free way to assure it's functioning.we arent like every other country in history,, and our constitution is very clear what authority the fed gov has,, and no where does it say they can take from one group and give to another,,, in fact the last sentence of the 5th amendment is clear about when they take from us,,YOU ARE ALREADY IN A COUNTRY THAT HAS THAT SYSTEM. In fact, every country in history functioned in exactly that manner. A central government collects taxes of one sort of another and in return that central government offers certain services. The system you are advocating hasn't existed since humans were hunter-gatherers and probably not even then.What treatment you can get is already being decided by your resources, something that's exactly the problem. The US has the most expensive healthcare system in the world bar none. It doesn't have the best healthcare system in the world in terms of results... not even close. And healthcare doesn't decide what you eat, now that's off topic.its when they start deciding what treatment I can get based on my age and resources not to mention when they start dictating what and how we can eat,,,Explain exactly how the "right to life liberty and pursuit of happiness" is taken away if the government controls healthcare?
we already have death panels with IPAB,,
the real question is why do you think you can use the government to force me into a system I dont want to be in???
As to your question. Because that's how being a citizen in a country works. If you want to have the security and comfort that a nation provides you as a citizen make a pact to support the country as a whole. You are forced to pay taxes so you can have roads, police protection, fire protection they aren't just there for your personal use they are of all people and as such understand that everybody contributes to maintaining those things. If you agree with that concept than paying for healthcare is no different.
maybe the system of a communist country but not one that wants to be free,,,
if thats the system you want maybe you should just move to one instead of forcing your views on people that dont want it,,,
your lack of that simple knowledge shows this isnt going anywhere and you are hell bent on forcing others into what you want,,