Those of us that don't get a subsidy know how bad the ACA is. Almost 30,000 a year and then a high deductible, co-pay and maximum out of pocket. If you are poor you may get the insurance for free, but you still avoid using it because of the deductible and co-pay. Health care cost too much. "Free insurance" only transfers that cost to Uncle Sugar.
Democrats can end the shut-down at any time they want.