A true public option

The most controversal issue of health care reform is the public option. It has divided the Congress into two distinct war camps comprised of republicans and democrats, sprinkled with independents. The public option which is the main focus of democrats, would allow the people to shift from an insurance company to new coverage which would be more affordable. This is opposed by republicans.

Both parties are at an impass over this plan. The republicans have formed a blockade, by stalling movement toward a resolution. My definition of a blockade is a coalition of dissident who have formed a wall, cemented together by blockheads. This opposition is formidable because the republicans are united while the democrats are divided.
Although the public has demonstrated by polls that a whoping majority want public option. the prospects are dimmed by the resolute opposition we witness today.

There is a way, however, that the public can get what they want despite the monetary advantage presented by the insurance industry. They have pumped huge amounts of money to congress over the years in an effort to influence our lawmakers in their behalf. Since they understand the power of money they are subject to the very elements that can be turned against them. I refer to a public reaction to this power that can provide a turnaround. If a majority of the people would simply refuse to pay their insurance premiums we would see an attitude adjustment. Let's imagine premium payments are stopped. This does not mean the people would not continue to receive health care. They could continue to use the hospitals, doctors, etc., but the insurance companies would not be getting any money for their bookkeeping service. Their monetery reserves would start to evaporate, with no money coming in as a replacement. the next logical step would be for the insurance industry plead for a bailout from the federal government. which would happen because much of congress is indebted to them. I can imagine the chagrin of republicans as they vote in favor of a bailout. which would legitimize the  public option. Would the public have the stomach to attempt such a maneuver? It would be interesting to see.