Two debates going on here.

1. Should everyone be covered?

2. If the answer is yes to the 1st question, what
is the best way to do this.

I would say:

1. Yes, everyone should be covered and everyone should contribute to the system rather than waiting until they get sick before seeking insurance.

2. Have a public insurance plan that every legal resident can use, offers good benefits and is taxpayer paid. Limit medical liability. Provide incentives for doctors to go into general medicine where demand will increase. Provide incentives for preventive care and patient well-being.

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How is one to enforce who is a legal resident? Can't be done, just ask California.

Sure it can be done. Whether it will be done is another issue. I'm thinking with the national/public insurance system everyone who's legal here would get an insurance card from the govt. If the system works properly, then illegals wouldn't get the card, and wouldn't get any treatment, aside from maybe minimal ER treatment if necessary on the way to the deportation center.

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