Flopper
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Very true, however the alternative of single payer would be much worst in their minds. The mandate was first proposed by Republicans in 1989 fearing the nation was moving toward a single payer system. Had Republicans believed single payer had a chance in 2009, they would have proposed the mandate.There is only two ways to have universal coverage, a government insurance program which covers everyone or private insurance that is mandated. Conservatives should see the mandate as the lesser of two evils. As in the past, most people will continue to get their health insurance and their healthcare from non-government sources.There is a mandate. Just like there is a mandate to have car insurance. People do not "opt out" of receiving coverage once they get sick. The mandate means that nobody gets to take a free ride. Citizens had the liberty to vote for Romney; he made it clear that he would do away with any mandate. However, the people voted for the guy who said he would get the ACA passed. That is how democracy works. Obama was elected. Congress passed the law. Obama signed it. For the time being it is the law.
Conservatives never wanted universal health care.