Kennedy's Address

Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

The question of how big a role a government should play in the lives of its citizens is always a hot topic. I think that the government should pretty much regulate and help the people with what they need. Citizens need laws, as well as to be protected by injustices. In the United States case, if a government is going to be built on the premise of equality, than that should be the primary goal of the government.

In Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, he suggests that the United States help those who cannot help themselves, as the case with those living under Communist rule. He also suggests that we work with other nations which will ultimately make us stronger as well as benefit the people. I think that these are all good bases to start with. People should help others that are willing to cooperate, and the ultimate goal of government should be to appease the people; the very people that they are elected to represent.

The same applies to the concept of universal healthcare. In order to achieve true equality, and appease ALL people and not just those who can afford it, a universal healthcare system should be implemented. Yes, I think everyone should be forced to have the system. The only reason that I feel this way is because if you allow those who do not want it, which will probably the rich, it will again provide a divide between the rich and the poor, which will in turn create poor medical conditions for the poor and better ones for those with private. If we make everyone get the same healthcare then no one will be in competition. However, I do think that people should be allowed to purchase extra coverage or stronger coverage. That idea can be tweaked, but in essence people should be forced to be under one with the option of purchasing a little extra for your own peace of mind and/or security.