An example of why a public option would be nice in the United States

Two points here mookie. First - if something is not for profit - then it can't make a profit. Meaning it cannot GROW.

CAPS LOCK strikes.
Reinvestment and growth is an element which must always be factored into the business model, so those "profits" are inbuilt.
Somone doesn't undeerstand the basic differences just like their earlier ridiculous claim that non profit means no wages.

Secondly - the issue of insurance. I have the CHOICE of paying insurance premiums with everyone else that has my policy or provider. There is no moral quandry - its my CHOICE. The "public option" - as we see steps to put it in place using the existing health care bill - means EVERYONE pays - either through their own insurance premiums, non-coverage "fees" or just outright taxes. No choices given.

CAPS LOCK really is a good indicator, everyone pays through both systems, there is no actual choice, you paid under the old healthcare bil just as you pay under the existing bill and will pay under any further bills and paid under all the previous bills.
If you don't want to pay move to Somalia.