With everything going on with the presidential elections, I often find my self confused and un-sure of where I stand on the political spectrum. A huge factor of where I find my self is when it comes to the candidate’s view on health care. Obviously, it is very important that people stay healthy and that if someone does get sick or need the medical care, they are able to have it. All of that sounds great, but I am torn between two ideas; Obama's idea of "Universal Health Care" and McCain's ideas of helping out the small, private practice. So there are many pro's and cons to both ideas, and I was doing some research and found information on the pro's and cons. You are now probably wondering, what is so controversial? Well, I do believe that everyone should be provided the appropriate care for if god for bid they got sick, had surgery, etc. But, I do have to look at it in a different way. My dad is a doctor for a private practice. If, Obama was indeed elected, Universal Health Care would come into effect, which would effect my dad's job. Universal Health Care does not help out the private run offices of doctors and small practice, it helps out the big crowd, everyone. Part of being a democrat is looking out for all people, the big picture. The republican idea is to help the smaller businesses, like my dad. So what do I do? Do I want to support the idea of helping a lot of people, or look out for my dad, his career, and how this could potentially effect my family negatively. I really am torn. I guess only time will tell.
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An excellent and challenging question! It is very tough to determine which way to lean when you are so personally involved. I recall when my father (who was in management), put his arm around my brother (who was a union worker in the same company about to be forced out on strike) and said, "I'm with you. What can I do to help you and your friends?" I learned a lot living through that. If history has taught us anything, it is that we are social creatures needing one another to survive. And somehow, those individual problems are solved and needs are met because when the masses are served, the underdog is helped, the community survives. BUT, I agree this is a tough question!
Wow. I agree with Obama but at the same time I don't. Yes I agree it is important for the whole community to thrive and be prosperous. But at the same time I agree with McCain because what good is it if the community thrives and individuals suffer.In the long run those small individuals are going to play a huge role in making the community suffer.The idea of "Universal health care" will just be lost. I really cannot pick a side at this point.
This inspired me to write a related blog post: Health care, not just sick care is what we need.
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