"Labor unions, economists, the medical industry, big business, some prominent Republicans and Obama all support the requirement, which has its roots in the conservative philosophy of self-reliance."
"Gov. Mitt Romney, a Republican with presidential aspirations, touted the approach as a "personal responsibility system."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32078679...hington_post//

The Washington Post Article (requires free registration) "Like Car Insurance, Health Coverage May Be Mandated" by Cici Connolly.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...10.html?sub=AR