What is also "common sense" is the position that once the sale of something is mandated, the providers of that something have significantly less incentive to control costs.
Wrong. Where I live it is mandatory that every family purchase at least one car in order to get around. Public transportation is nonexistent. Automakers still compete on price around here.
Does the government force you to live there? Do you have feet?
I lived in a town without a public library for 18 years. Did the government require me to buy books?
Well, the federal government also doesn't force anyone to live in the United States. You can always go to Canada, Mexico, or even join the Amish.
You can't just move to Canada if you want. They have immigration rules too, you know.
