DC, while mandatory auto insurance may not be federal, the spirit of its intent is the same as requiring healthcare. It's for the protection of the greater good, and I see no problem with it. I don't think it's Big Brother-ish at all. There are too many gaps in the current system, and if the whole thing isn't overhauled, then what's the point?

Keep premiums in check, stop the insurance companies from wiggling out of paying people what they deserve, give an affordable alternative to those who need it, and stop the abuses in Medicare and Medicaid.

As for fines, though, I agree. It's a stupid idea.