Reply #19: Actually, he ran against a mandate because ...

[JoePhilly]

He said he didn't think you would need it.

That if you got control of the cost of premiums, and costs, the majority would get insurance.

In addition, for many, the premium costs will be subsidized, or covered completely.

And the reason this will help bring down costs is that preventative coverage will be easier to get, and often include zero co-pay ... so that people who waited until the had an expensive illness will get earlier and CHEAPER treatment to prevent some of the worst cases from developing in the first place.

And as for making the purchase of insurance an obligation ... Obama didn't do that ... any sane adult knows you need it. If you don't feel obliged to get coverage for your family, you still won't have to. But you will pay a tax for it.