Session 11
HEALTH CARE
A.K.A THE “REPUBLICANS CRY FOR REPEAL”
Health care today has changed drastically compared to 10 years ago and I would have to say it is going downhill and fast. Being republican and after reading over this session, these ideas still do not give me much confidence to any kind of improvement regarding health care. These are the aspects which I believe should not be modified and remain constant.
Republican Party Platform on Health Care
- ABC for AIDS: Abstinence, Be faithful, Change behavior. (Sep 2004)
- Ethical research YES; embryo cells NO; cloning NO (Sep 2004)
- No assisted suicide. (Sep 2004)
- Government-run universal health care leads to inefficiencies. (Sep 2004)
- A reformed Medicare will give seniors choice, flexibility. (Aug 2000)
- Give individuals tools to manage their own health needs. (Aug 2000)
- Allow customization of insurance, support health centers. (Aug 2000)
- Lawyers should not hold physicians hostage. (Aug 2000)
Although the new ideas probably seem like a marvel for a lot of people in dire and desperate need, health care should stay privatized and not easily accessible and avaliable for everybody (in regards to those who do ont deserve it).
I am very curious how other students feel about the health care reform and whether or not they strongly oppose/agree with it. Also, whether or not one being republican or democratic has a strong sway with the opinion.
"They want more power for the government," said Renier, 54, of Tucson, Ariz. "I don't believe the government has a right to tell us to buy health insurance."
“Tea party enthusiasm for repeal has failed to catch on with other groups, the poll found, which may be a problem for Republicans vowing to strike down Obama's signature accomplishment if they gain control of Congress in the Nov. 2 elections.”
I really like the quotes that you included at the bottom, I think it makes your point seem more personal. Although, that was merely a digress, I actually disagree with every single point on the republican platform. Aside from allowing the customization of health insurance and a stronger medicaid/medicare for senior, I strongly despise every point.
ReplyDeleteABC's for AIDS? Really?! As teen pregnancy is on the rise, we can see abstinence IS NOT a plan that can be relied on, being faithful has nothing to do with your partner's faithfulness, changing behavior is impossible if it's too late. I only chose this one because it was first on the list, I could go on about the rest, but I'll spare you the reading.