I was listening recently to former Congressman Armey complain about being included under Medicare when he didn't want to be. I gather he  is participating in a lawsuit to permit anyone who feels like he does about it to opt out of Medicare if they choose to do so.

After I thought about it for awhile, it occurred to me to wonder, "Why not?" Why not give a real "public option" to BOTH senior-citizens, AND to everyone else?  If this would deal with a major sticking-point to getting the option for the rest of us, call that bluff (if it is one) and OFFER it to everyone.

I'm not a policy wonk, and I'm sure there are a zillion reasons why that is either impossible, or just not a good idea. Nevertheless, I'm a little stubborn, and I'd like to have the "Why not?" explained to me.

Please give it your best shot.