You presume:  1) intelligent people willing and able to analyze real data instead of simply furthering a biased political agenda.  2) The party in charge listening and responding to what people really want.  3)  Ignoring overwhelming influence insurance giants' lobbying exerts on weak legislators.  4)  America's reluctance to adapt to other working models from successful foreign entities.  5) just plain stubbornness, especially since the party of NO now rules.  

Of course I agree with your comment... Well said.