Monday, November 16, 2009

Health Care disconnect

So, I was reading an AP poll today... It was all about health care. One statistic jumped out at me.

"For example, when asked if everyone should be required to have at least some health insurance, 67% agreed, and 27% said no."

This looks like a clear mandate to have universally required health insurance. But, they ask the same people this question.

"Should there be a federal penalty for not carrying insurance?"

The results: 64% were opposed, 28% were in favor.

So, it appears the majority of people want to mandate health insurance, but have no penalties if you don't follow the law... Is there a disconnect here?

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