Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Former President Bill Clinton introduced a proposal during his first term in office that was geared towards making universal health care an option for this country. However, this was met with scorn from both sides of the aisle and became the subject of heated debate. First, it is important to define what universal health care is and what is intended to do. Second, why is it so hotly contested if everyone would seemingly benefit from such a system? Taxes in countries that have socialized health care are typically much higher than our taxes, and may even be as much as 70 to 80%. Widespread abuses have occurred in countries with socialized medicine, and waiting lists for necessary treatments can be very long. The main benefits of universal health care are predominantly obvious.
Everyone who is a citizen of the United States would be able to receive the kind of care that they need, even if they could not afford this care. While this seems on the surface like a wonderful idea, it is not a goal that is easily accomplished or even attainable. The intrinsic problems of universal health care, such as waiting lists, lack of quality care and the raising of income tax would all need to be addressed before the majority of Americans would back such a plan. Until such a program becomes feasible, it is important to find a health insurance plan that will provide you with the coverage you need at a price you can afford.
posted by renaa
@ 8:53 PM
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