how many people do not have coverage by choice? How many don't because they were rejected or can't afford it?

what are THE choices for these people, if government is cut loose of everything, as you advocate, not just health insurance:
"the hourly wage of a typical worker grew from $14.73 in 1973 to $15.96 in 2009, for a raise of $1.23 over 36 years."

this was what i meant "empty choices", yes you are right, they still have the "freedom", but of what? hanging there and let dry.