/---/ I had an operation in 1973. I didn't have insurance at the age of 22. So I asked the hospital and Dr to bill me and I'd make monthly payments to pay it off. I picked up part-time work on the weekend and paid everyone within a year. It's called taking personal responsibility.Many of those 43 million didn't want insurance, because they didn't want to pay.
Its still a free country.
I'm just referring to those who need health CARE, but are indigent.
The people who you claim to be concerned about.
BTW, if someone doesn't have health insurance, and doesn't have health care expenses- or at least those they aren't paying- what difference should it make to anyone? My grandfather went without medical insurance, although he was covered by medicare when they finally persuaded him to go to the hospital. But he diid not need it.
The problem is, when one of those people who "didn't want it" got sick or injured, and had to go to the hospital, the rest of us end up paying. So, yeah, it does make a difference.
Of course, the real problem is that big insurance is in it for a profit, and they subscribe to the First Rule of Acquisition
"Once you've got their money, you never give it back!"
Trust me, you've never had to wrestle with an insurance company to get them to pay for something. And before you blurt out, "The government is just as bad", no, it really isn't.