Scott thinks:
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The link between the harm of uncontrolled fire and the extraction of
money
from the public is quite direct, and the risks are shared by all
persons in
the community equally because everyone is placed at risk by an
uncontrolled
fire.

On the other hand, the link between one's private health care issues
and
some sort of overall public harm is extremely tenuous at best, and
doesn't
justify the forcible extraction of money from everyone in order to
provide
health care for some. The risks are not equal
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United States spends about $35 billion per year to provide uninsured
residents with medical care, often for preventable diseases or diseases
that physicians could treat more efficiently with earlier diagnosis
(Bloombert/Hartford Courant, 18 June 2003: "Hidden Costs, Value Lost:
Uninsurance in America"

"Earlier diagnosis"! What a unique concept. No! Wait! I believe it's
one of those socialist (and Canadian) concepts.

Even if we accept your lack of "overall harm" thesis (which I don't --
see Wolfgang's response to you), perhaps you'll be moved by the extent
to which this affects your pocketbook....

frtzw906