Comment Critique

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