I think the coverage can, and will come when the plans get cheaper.
Universal coverage is a decent idea. However, it's absolutely impossible given current prices. If done now, it'd be a death trap for any sort of fiscal responsibility (and as we've seen, many people are upset with what's been proposed).
As long as the government doesn't force it on people, I think it's a very good idea.
Also, I am unsure how this solution, if implemented is a Democratic, or Republican idea. Obama never pushed for this kind of solution, so I fail to see how he could get any credit, unless he plays the small part of not vetoing it (and I'd wonder if GWB would have done the same thing, had this bill been proposed when he was in office). Time will tell if Congress finally does something right.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
