President Obama has made universal health care coverage an important agenda item. This act would insure 40 million Americans who are today without health coverage. On the other hand, some estimates suggest that it would cost taxpayers in excess of $1.3 trillion. The questions for you are these: Is it feasible to change the nation’s health care at such a high cost at a time when the nation suffers from a severe economic decline? Is it morally acceptible to deny 40 million people health care for the sake of keeping the economy stable?
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July 9, 2009 at 5:50 pm |
It is not economically feasible to change the nation’s health care during a recession;however, it is also not morally acceptable to allow forty million people health care. Although Obama may seem over his head with this plan, he is wise in the idea that health care is necessary. Universal health care has proven to increase life expectancy and lower the rate of abortions. This is because those who cannot afford to see a doctor must suffer the possibility that they may have diseases which could typically be taken care of with the proper medicine. However, due to the high expense of a doctor’s visit, it is not a feasible option for many. Furthermore, abortions would be lowered because health care would be much more affordable and parents whether single or married would be able to better care for the child.
The economy may currently be in a slump but Obama’s plan for Universal Health Care is looking toward the future of our people and our country. It will be a difficult path to take given the financial crisis. However, I feel that if it is necessary to strain the wallets of the citizens for the better of the country then it should be done.
July 15, 2009 at 12:51 am |
I definitely agree with Brittany. Especially when she said…
“I feel that if it is necessary to strain the wallets of the citizens for the better of the country then it should be done.”
If every American had to pitch in a little amount to raise the quality of life in this country, then so be it. As an American Citizen, I would be honored to know that my tax dollars are supporting a Universal idea that everyone deserves a healthier life.
As far as it not being economically feasible. I’m sure that We can all live with the government funding a project that may not make sense at the time. Most of us have grown immune to it. Besides, according to USA Today (October 25, 2005), it has been speculated that by 2030 more than %20 of Americans will be senior citizens. That might be around 85 million Americans who will need to see a doctor.
Although I’m quite unsure if those who are being taxed would notice a difference. Those who pay for health coverage every month now will just redirect their payments through higher taxes.