As for the taxes being higher thing, I think you need to go back and read what Jaylea wrote. You're paying for it either through taxes or out of pocket with insurance premiums which continue to rise astronomically. Have you priced out private insurance lately? Shoot, even my dad's healthcare through GE (hello giant employer!) has risen dramatically in the past 20 years.
gretchen, my dad was a small business owner who offered heatlh insurance to his employees. he retired a couple of years ago and had to get private insurance. he is 62, in great health, and pays $1300/month for coverage.