American Healthcare
The New York Times study revealed that about 14 million Americans are “uninsured and living in poverty” and while not surprised by this statistic, I do believe that it is a very saddening one and one that I believe should change. As the article explains, not everyone under the poverty line is a “bum.” Many of these people are the working poor and their jobs do not provide them with coverage. It’s simple: not all jobs just come with insurance. Nurse aids, cooks and cashiers are all included in this statistic, and they are all hardworking. I do not believe that we should just let these people’s health suffer when they are working just as hard as the rest of us, and for lower wages at that. I believe that the government should provide healthcare for everyone, and no one should be left uninsured. No one should be turned away at the hospital or at doctors when their lives and livelihoods are on the line.