Friday, November 28, 2008

Universal health care explained: Differences between system, coverage

Canada, most European countries and Japan have a Universal Healthcare system that is effective.

"a universal health care system is a government-sponsored system in which every citizen of a country is ensured by health care." Rene McEldowney assistant professor in a political science department

Obamas plan will not affect the already insured

It is not fair for people to pay for illegal immigrants

People should not have to choose between their mortgage or food and their medicine

Pros of a universal coverage system
-people would not have to choose between their house or keeping a loved one alive
-a healthier population
-a better economy, one reason for the fallen economy is bad healthcare
Cons of universal coverage
-more taxes (but no healthcare bills)

If something isn't done, then the problem falls on the younger generation.