Whether state or federal, there are laws that require the purchase of insurance other than health insurance. Some states require that a divorced parent(s) provide health insurance for the children. Government mandated insurance is nothing new.One could say the same thing about auto, malpractice, and workman comprehension insurance required by law. You may find it taxing to pay for it, but it's not a tax.
Oh brother, this is just sad really
Please link to the federal law requiring car insurance
Please link to the federal law requiring malpractice insurance
Please link to the federal law requiring everyone to carry workmans compensation insurance.
So? Is 'nothing new' equivalent to 'good policy' in your lexicon?