The following student report was submitted by Ambassador League Agent Grace H. during the 2008-2009 League.
Mission: Take Action - Letter to the Editor #4
New Health Care Bill = improvement or mistake?
Nationalized health care just sounds peachy, right? Everyone gets the same benefits and coverage. There is no unfair advantage for anyone. The U.S. already has the best health care system in the world. So aren't you content with choosing the coverage for yourself and family? Or do you want to let the government decide whether you or your neighbor gets the kidney transplant? Why do we need a "panel of experts" to advise our highly trained physicians? Today you and your neighbor can both receive the much needed kidney but if this new health care system gets passed the money is rationed and the recipients will be prioritized. Obama claims that the many without health insurance will receive it through this bill. It is true all will have benefits but it won’t improve upon their circumstances. Everyone in the U.S. currently has coverage. All they must do is walk into an Emergency Room and will never be denied treatment. Even though this bill will provide insurance, it will be rationed and will not always supply the treatment as received now. Nationalized health care will not solve any problems, but only worsen the situation! Ask your senators: If this health care bill is so great, and they are promoting it for the greater good of the U.S. citizens, will they be included in the same coverage as every American?
