Most small business owners polled recently by a company that provides industry services say they don't think it's right for the federal government to force people to buy insurance.

The "SB Authority Market Sentiment Survey" asked more than 1,000 respondents whether a state resident ought to be forced to buy health insurance. Eighty-eight percent said no.

"We are amazed that business owners do not truly understand the potential reality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act more informally known as ObamaCare," said Barry Sloane, chairman, president and CEO of The Small Business Authority.

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