> A more sound statement would be "I as a consumer am willing to pay dollars equal to twice my current premiums to get healthcare coverage while avoiding hassles while receiving routine healthcare"
Ah, but are you willing to force everyone else pay twice as much so that you can get the health care you want? That's the real question. You said you were in favor of socialized healthcare, so I would guess the answer to that question is "yes", but let's at least be honest here—the private vs. public debate is never about how much you are willing to pay. Under a private system you're free to buy as much healthcare as you can afford. The point of socializing healthcare is making other people pay.
Ah, but are you willing to force everyone else pay twice as much so that you can get the health care you want? That's the real question. You said you were in favor of socialized healthcare, so I would guess the answer to that question is "yes", but let's at least be honest here—the private vs. public debate is never about how much you are willing to pay. Under a private system you're free to buy as much healthcare as you can afford. The point of socializing healthcare is making other people pay.