In reading the commentary of the thoughts of Mr. Nicholas
Quaschnik’s editorial on mandated healthcare, I find that the author conveyed
his feelings in a crisp manner. I agree that mandating healthcare is a
two-sided grey area. I say this because Americans who are able bodied and are
medically covered via their employer set the example that others can do the
same. Why should I in one way or another, be responsible for the next person’s
ability to receive care if they are making no effort to do so on their own. Mr.
Quaschniks view of government support as a means to help those who need it,
also can be used as a crutch, as we see in today’s society. The current welfare
rate is steadily increasing, with the current rate at close to 30,000,000
Americans, or about 9% of the population. The average family within this 9% receives
one form of government assistance either food financial assistance or medical
care for young children. On the other
hand, the reminder receives multiple forms; Section 8 Housing Assistance, Medicaid
Healthcare, WIC, Food Stamps, among others.
This is where working people cry foul. Why do I have to go to work every
day, when there are some who have everything taken care of by the government
and my tax dollars? Most adults will go without health care in an effort to
maintain coverage for their child. Hence, the higher rate of children’s
policies funded by states. In finding
these statistics, I wonder exactly who besides those with pre-existing
conditions and children, would benefit from mandatory healthcare? In paying for
healthcare, how often does one actually see their physician? Aside from a
health scare or occasional minor injury, maintaining healthcare you will not effectively
use is a waste of hard earned money. Unfortunately
this decision is not left to the American people, hurt a few to help many.
Kylie Moden Commentary
http://governmentgrumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/government-responsibility-with.html