On Tuesday night, Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama had their second of three debates. The most interesting statement by either of them came from Obama when he said that universal care is a right.
Currently, America ’s health care services are private. Obama wants to make it a mandate so that all people in America, rich or poor, are provided health insurance for them and their families, or able to purchase it without the worry of cost.
I believe that Obama is correct in his belief that universal health care is a right, not a privilege as McCain has mentioned. Thousands of people throughout the country are deprived of health care due to their family income, and are denied needed medical services. Universal health care will help the less fortunate get the care they deserve to be provided, while still protecting the private industries of current health care providers.
When people are sick, they need help, not a bill.
John Robert, 12
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Great point, John. Well-written.
And as McCain pointed out in that debate, he'd like to see insurance open up to families across state lines. But not many average families will have the time/knowledge to compare costs and benefits of hundreds of insurance companies...and wouldn't new competition between states increase costs anyway?
Just something to think about.
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