>>57062920In murica, if your employer doesn't provide insurance or if you don't want your employer's insurance, you have the option to either pay out of pocket for private insurance (if you can afford it); or accept state-subsidized insurance which is free if you're poor enough; or simply pay a federal tax penalty. While it's true that your money is being taken away (if you have any) you have the option of giving it to Uncle Sam instead of to Brian.
If this upsets you, well, thanks Obama...
