If our country is so broke - why pass universal health care?

[Ag M]

Because the far-left politicians have convinced their base that this needs to be done and, even though they know it's a terrible idea at this time (and many know it's a terrible idea - period), they've no choice if they wish their base to turn out the next time they're up for re-election.

elite: studies from the left, right & center show that policies in the individual market are going to go up, up, up if ObamaCare passes. There IS no such thing as a free lunch.