Healthcare is a Right

 

Healthcare is not a privilege.  The very word privilege suggests inequity. All are equal in accordance to our law. As Americans, I believe that quality healthcare is the right of every individual.  The preservation of the individual is the preservation of the nation.  The preamble of the United States Constitution lists promotion of general welfare as one reason for the establishment of our government.  The greatness of our nation lies within our industry, citizens, and standard of living.  The maintenance of individual health is a crucial necessity to promote industry and uphold the American standard of living. Alexander, LaRosa, Bader, and Garfield (2007) suggest that the dynamics of health, education, and economics are cyclically interrelated.  

I believe that our government must ensure the health of its citizens.  It’s a mandate of government.  We pay taxes.  We support and participate in this government to ensure the perservance of our society, which is based on freedom and prosperity.   There is no prosperity without health and there is no freedom without health. 

The costs of healthcare can be overwhelming.  Many Americans are suffering economic hardships, unnecessary disability and death due to lack of adequate healthcare.  In essence, the future of America is diminishing.  I have always considered our country to be the best in the world, a beacon of freedom and prosperity.  We should set the example for the world not lag behind in health care policy.  Americans deserve access to quality healthcare. 

 

Reference

Alexander, L.L., LaRosa, J. H., Bader, H., & Garfield, S. (2007). New dimensions in women’s health (4^th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.