Knowing in your "heart and spirit" is not a quantitative number.  Perhaps you are independently wealthy, but that does not translate to everyone else.  More importantly, WE ARE THE GOVERNMENT and you better believe WE have the right to know what it would cost.  Comparing the cost to the "war crimes of mad men" is neither logical or a valid argument. You should research the historical fraud of MEDICARE.  Medical coverage should not be at any cost.  I hope you understand Socialism does not fit within the framework of our constitution and it will not be possible to make everyone participate....I think your perspective is clouded by your disdain for your government.