You're not digging yourself out of a hole with that one.
And what if I couldn't afford to pay their premiums but a couple million people could?
I mind people who want handouts but are freeloading. I have no trouble, however, helping those who NEED help and are NOT freeloading.
Let's say there's a diabetic who can't afford insulin (because despite it having been used for a VERY long time the cost is kept high by manufacturers (my sister's is $343.00 a vial and she goes through a vial every 2 days and fortunately has damned good insurance)). They can't afford the high cost, but a group of people who would wind up giving pennies per paycheck could help ensure that person has the insulin they need to survive.
I have no trouble helping that person even though I never spoke to them, laid eyes on them, or know who they are. Because we all need help at some point, some time, somewhere. And who am I to damn someone to a life of illness and misery if I can afford to help without killing my own financial bottom line?
If THAT is your definition of "bleeding heart," I'll gladly accept it - because I believe people are more important.