Is it possible for the Democrats and Republican Party to put the interest of the American People ahead of Trial Lawyers, Insurance Companies, AARP, Pharmaceutical Companies, Hospitals and anyone else who is seeking to place their interest before the American People? This country needs the services provided by each of these groups yet we seem unable to strike a balance that is in the best interest of the American people. Am I being naïve to expect Win-Win legislation? It is up the President and Congress to strike that balance and not represent only the special interest groups that support them. We need political leaders who will do what is right.
This country has the best Health Care System in the world and does not need to be overhauled. It needs to be adjusted. The following reforms or adjustments should be well thought out, debated and legislation passed to provide coverage this year:
- Those who are denied or dropped from health care coverage as a result of pre-existing illness.
- Catastrophic Care for those whose health care cost would jeopardize the financial stability of their insurance company.
- Tort Reform
- Portability of Insurance
- Health care insurance should be purchased the same way we buy car insurance
- Coverage for those who can’t afford it which is 31 million—1/10th of the population.
My concern is the President sees Health Care Legislation as war between himself and the Republicans while some Republicans see it as a chance to defeat the Democrats. If that’s true then it’s an immature and self-centered attitude. It’s not about who is Democrat or Republican; it’s about providing legislation that protects America’s health care system and this nation’s economy.
In 2008 the tide of American opinion was with the Democrats. We saw the tide begin to shift to the Republicans in 2009. The American voters have not been running to a political party so much as they have been running away from the party that is perceived as doing the greatest damage to our country at any given time.
If you think the National Health Care in Canada meets the needs of its citizens read this link. To me this article shows that if you have a heart condition and can afford it, you go to the best place in the world for treatment.
If you think it’s a good idea to have government-controlled health care please read this article.
You can read my post Healthcare is Too Important to be left to Politicians HERE.
