Many people want our nation to have universal health care because they believe it is "free". They do not think about how our economy would be more damaged than it is right now. Even though not everyone has a medical insurance plan, they still get treated if it is an emergency. Nothing in life comes for free. Just like how students have to pay back their student loans because they can't afford to pay thousands of dollars out of their pockets, people have the choice of paying their medical bills in divided payments. Before we make a decision about something, I believe that we should look at what is happening to other countries and see how their decisions affected them, instead of repeating their mistake.
I thought these were interesting:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2005/jun/03/politics.publicservices
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=2753
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Facts about healthcare
http://www.nchc.org/facts/coverage.shtml
So many poeple to not have the service they need. Universal healthcare sytem will save so much money and save alot of lives.
So many poeple to not have the service they need. Universal healthcare sytem will save so much money and save alot of lives.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
An Inalienable Right
There are many issues that are constantly on the table when debating about should we or shouldn’t we have universal healthcare. It seems ridiculous to me that people would be opposed to it since having healthcare has never seemed like a bad thing to me. This is a topic I feel very strongly about, and although I am fully aware of the cons, the pros always outweigh each. My views were strengthened even more after reading Guinier’s, “The Tyranny of The Majority”.
I like Guinier’s turn taking philosophy. It allows the majority to rule some of the time and the minority to rule some of the time. In fact, I would even dare to take it a step further and want to appease both sides simultaneously. For the most part, private insurers and drug companies are a part of the bureaucracy, and the only word I can associate with bureaucracy fittingly is capitalist. To me, this means that most of these providers are only out for the buck. According to insurance.ca.gov, “Yes, Insurance companies usually look at your height and weight when they decide to offer insurance. They may offer you insurance at a higher premium rate or refuse to insure you if you are overweight or obese.” How can that possibly be a good thing?
There is only one logical answer. It is the implementation of a universal healthcare system. People often throw out there the cons of the universal healthcare in places like Europe and Canada, but why would we directly make the same mistakes they have made. Our goal should be to learn from their mistakes and try to be better. If what we have is obviously not the answer, than what could be so wrong with trying a new system that has and still is working in other parts of the world? A universal healthcare system would bridge that gap that divides the country with something that is supposed to be an “inalienable right”; the right to life, and not to mention the pursuit of happiness. Who has ever been happy being unhealthy?
“The Tyranny of the Majority” and thoughts
“The Tyranny of the Majority” talks about how the majority of a group always gets what they want while the minority is left in the dust. When looking at Universal healthcare statistics, it is clear that the majority of the people want a universal system. Most average to low income Americans would greatly benefit from this healthcare system. If the majority wants this healthcare system, why hasn’t it changed? Usually the majority has the power when it comes to a decision, but with American healthcare, it seems to be different. Most of the people who do not want to adapt this healthcare system (minority) consist of doctors, health insurance companies, and anyone involved with making a large profit. The minority in the healthcare system has all of the power, which is odd. If the United States switches to a universal healthcare system, the scam will be over. Too much profit is made when dealing with the lives of sick human beings. A simple ambulance ride can cost over three thousand dollars is one is not covered. Having service and care is something that all people should receive. The majority in universal healthcare is large, but powerless against the rule of the minority.
The taking turn’s method could work when it comes to healthcare. I think the majority should get what they want, which is a universal healthcare system. The minority should also have some say and get their “turn”. Maybe giving those who want private insurance more coverage is the way to go. Some may say this is just like how it was; some people get more than others. But while some may have more coverage, everyone will have the basic healthcare they deserve. No more people will get denied health insurance and go on living their life in fear of getting sick or hurt. Families can be ruined by one simple insurance bill. A compromise could and should be made during the switch to universal healthcare.
The taking turn’s method could work when it comes to healthcare. I think the majority should get what they want, which is a universal healthcare system. The minority should also have some say and get their “turn”. Maybe giving those who want private insurance more coverage is the way to go. Some may say this is just like how it was; some people get more than others. But while some may have more coverage, everyone will have the basic healthcare they deserve. No more people will get denied health insurance and go on living their life in fear of getting sick or hurt. Families can be ruined by one simple insurance bill. A compromise could and should be made during the switch to universal healthcare.
Socialized Medicine: A Good Plan?
One of the main topics that is being debated at this time is whether our nation should have universal healthcare or not. This is being brought up on a daily basis due to the presidential election coming up in November. Many politicians debate that if the United States gained this universal policy, everyone would have the same “great” coverage. They compare it to the benefits of England’s National Health Service, yet they do not show the cons of this plan. Many say that our nation should enforce this plan because the majority of our citizens are in favor of it, but what about the minority?
Reading Guinier’s “The Tyranny of the Majority” made me realize how much the majority population can hold control over the minority. When the government decides to side with the majority and take control of the healthcare aspect of our lives, our country will slowly become a socialist one. We are now a democracy where our ideas and beliefs are being represented by elected individuals. When the majority wins and the minority’s voice is suppressed, we will become more of a socialist country where social and political aspects of our life are being controlled primarily by the government.
Even though I believe that everyone should have a basic healthcare insurance policy in case of emergency, I still believe that everyone should have a right to choose whether or not they want a private healthcare policy. This is very similar when choosing between a community college, state university, and a private university. A person should be able to choose which college he or she wants to go to without having to be pressured by the government. Many can argue that a lot of people cannot afford private universities, but there are many alternatives such as loans and federal grants that help students pay for college. Also in the medical world, there are many charities and foundations that help people pay off their medical bills.
When the government becomes somehow like a tyrant when it takes control of everything. Healthcare in England is being dominated by the government, and it has many downfalls. It also has many benefits, but they are stated without having people look at the negatives also. For example, a study funded by the department of health in England shows that one in five patients that undergo a heart bypass surgery operation do not receive the best healthcare quality possible. Also, many patients die without having been told by their doctors that they were at risk of losing their life, or because they have been on the waiting list for too long.
Another report published by the National Audit Office and Commission states that the NHS is in a huge amount of debt. This is due to the financial management of the NHS. A balance must be put in place in order to manage the NHS financially. The United States is already in a huge amount of debt due to things such as the Iraqi war. For example, the Congressional Budget Office projects that the United States is in a $1.4 trillion deficit from 2004 to 2013. We do not need to put ourselves in a greater amount of debt at the time being.
Socialized medicine is not the best way to tackle the health care problem we have in our country. We do not need our government to be more involved in our daily lives, and we should look at England as a model for this plan and see how it is not good for our country. The majority should not always dominate because many others will have their opinions suppressed, and that is not democratic at all.
I found this article very interesting:
http://www.liberty-page.com/issues/healthcare/ukheartdelay2.html
Reading Guinier’s “The Tyranny of the Majority” made me realize how much the majority population can hold control over the minority. When the government decides to side with the majority and take control of the healthcare aspect of our lives, our country will slowly become a socialist one. We are now a democracy where our ideas and beliefs are being represented by elected individuals. When the majority wins and the minority’s voice is suppressed, we will become more of a socialist country where social and political aspects of our life are being controlled primarily by the government.
Even though I believe that everyone should have a basic healthcare insurance policy in case of emergency, I still believe that everyone should have a right to choose whether or not they want a private healthcare policy. This is very similar when choosing between a community college, state university, and a private university. A person should be able to choose which college he or she wants to go to without having to be pressured by the government. Many can argue that a lot of people cannot afford private universities, but there are many alternatives such as loans and federal grants that help students pay for college. Also in the medical world, there are many charities and foundations that help people pay off their medical bills.
When the government becomes somehow like a tyrant when it takes control of everything. Healthcare in England is being dominated by the government, and it has many downfalls. It also has many benefits, but they are stated without having people look at the negatives also. For example, a study funded by the department of health in England shows that one in five patients that undergo a heart bypass surgery operation do not receive the best healthcare quality possible. Also, many patients die without having been told by their doctors that they were at risk of losing their life, or because they have been on the waiting list for too long.
Another report published by the National Audit Office and Commission states that the NHS is in a huge amount of debt. This is due to the financial management of the NHS. A balance must be put in place in order to manage the NHS financially. The United States is already in a huge amount of debt due to things such as the Iraqi war. For example, the Congressional Budget Office projects that the United States is in a $1.4 trillion deficit from 2004 to 2013. We do not need to put ourselves in a greater amount of debt at the time being.
Socialized medicine is not the best way to tackle the health care problem we have in our country. We do not need our government to be more involved in our daily lives, and we should look at England as a model for this plan and see how it is not good for our country. The majority should not always dominate because many others will have their opinions suppressed, and that is not democratic at all.
I found this article very interesting:
http://www.liberty-page.com/issues/healthcare/ukheartdelay2.html
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Something to look at
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0070-health-issues/ind-health-insurance-underwriting-ab-356.cfm
some of the things health insurance companies deny people healthcare or make them spend more money. These are just the main things.
some of the things health insurance companies deny people healthcare or make them spend more money. These are just the main things.
Kennedys Inaugural Adress
I think that the government should play a fair when deciding things for the country. A government should decide things for the good of the people and for the people’s concerns. Obviously views are different and the government needs to decide on what action to take. This can be solved by the majority/minority idea. If majority of the nation wants something, the government should do what they can to give the people that. While the majority is getting what they want, the minority should be able to have something they could agree on also.
In Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, he talks about working with other nations. Doing this can strengthen our government and make us stronger. He also talks about helping those in the huts and villages and the people who have no say in their government. America cannot become a better and strong government by itself. Intergrading other cultures and ideas will strengthen our government. We could also learn from other societies, and maybe adopt some of their beliefs. I believe the government should be based on the people’s feelings. Helping other nations is an example of that. We could help others and give them what they feel is right. Fairness and equality should be the main concern for every human being.
Having a Universal healthcare system will give the people their fairness. We can learn from other countries like Europe and Canada who have adopted this system. All people will be treated with the same treatment. This treatment will be available to the rich and the poor making a division in society obsolete. The government must do what is right for the people, not what will make more money. The healthcare system in America is making too much profit, which is why a change is hard for the government. So many people preach equality and fairness, but why do we still treat America’s health care system with inequality?
In Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, he talks about working with other nations. Doing this can strengthen our government and make us stronger. He also talks about helping those in the huts and villages and the people who have no say in their government. America cannot become a better and strong government by itself. Intergrading other cultures and ideas will strengthen our government. We could also learn from other societies, and maybe adopt some of their beliefs. I believe the government should be based on the people’s feelings. Helping other nations is an example of that. We could help others and give them what they feel is right. Fairness and equality should be the main concern for every human being.
Having a Universal healthcare system will give the people their fairness. We can learn from other countries like Europe and Canada who have adopted this system. All people will be treated with the same treatment. This treatment will be available to the rich and the poor making a division in society obsolete. The government must do what is right for the people, not what will make more money. The healthcare system in America is making too much profit, which is why a change is hard for the government. So many people preach equality and fairness, but why do we still treat America’s health care system with inequality?
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