> Freedom means that you get a choice, even if that choice is going to screw yourself later in life - for instance not buying health insurance. America is less

> Freedom means that you get a choice, even if that choice is going to screw yourself later in life - for instance not buying health insurance. America is less free than "socialist" in your example. As an American you're free not to buy health insurance. However, if you don't purchase health insurance you have to pay a tax penalty to the government for the same amount as a health insurance premium. On top of that, the $400 a month "health insurance" you are required to purchase only covers health care costs after the first $8,000 you spend out of pocket.