Well, yes, of course. What folks were comparing was a mandate, not a complete apples to apples comparison, it was just an easy analogy many would understand and relate to. If you drive insurance is a mandate in many areas. Of course not everyone drives, but everyone who does drive must get it, and when they get it, theres many choices, and if you wanted, you don't even need to get it, just pay a penalty if required to prove it.