Sunday, October 12, 2008

Healthcare is a right

Barack Obama, to me, really understands the struggles of everyday Americans. I truly believe that he will bring change to Washington, instead of the same ethics as the past eight years. He believes that everyone should be able to have affordable, reliable, universal healthcare. He gets that healthcare is breaking family budgets, and he's willing to work with the employer to lower premiums. Whereas John McCain believes that only some people should have affordable healthcare saying, "The Cadillac buying, hair piece wearing, wealthy Americans won't get a tax credit." If John McCain honestly cares about everyone's well being, than he would give affordable healthcare to all Americans.

When asked on the October 7th debate whether healthcare should be a responsibility or a right, Obama said it's a right. He believes that you shouldn't be penalized for having an illness you can't control, and then having the insurance agents refuse to cover your bills. McCain said it's a responsibilty, and that you should find a way to afford it.

Avery Walts, 10

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