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Concept of universal health care relic from Communism
Aaron Sakulich
Issue date: 5/14/04 Section: Ed-Op
Yet this is exactly what universal health care aims to do. It aims to put the burden of one person's irresponsible actions on the shoulders of another. It aims to make the collective whole responsible for something that they might not have done. Universal health care is a great idea if the world were a perfect place where injury and illness came only from the cruel hand of fate; in the real world, however, it is absolutely, categorically and unequivocally wrong. Universal health care is in direct opposition to what it means to be a freedom-loving, Geneva Convention-abiding, moral, decent human being.
Let's pretend for a moment that the very concept of an American universal health care system wasn't fundamentally flawed. That's a pretty tall order, and I dare say that it would be less ridiculous to pretend we were all magical flying unicorns, but never mind that.
There are some health care providers that cover the expenses of women who get abortions. Therefore, adopting a system of universal health care forces everyone in the country who pays taxes to pay for abortions. In America, women have the right to choose. This may be a good thing or a bad thing, but let's be clear: This means they have the right to choose credit or cash when they pay for it. They do not have the right to choose "Aaron Sakulich's tax money" when asked how they will pay for it. Religious beliefs aside, it's just a matter of honor; a man should not pay for a woman's abortion unless his penis was somehow personally involved.
Abortions are just one of the many problems. Some health care plans pay at least partially for plastic surgery. Some pay for medical marijuana, in places where that's legal. I personally don't think someone should cut their face open just if they've got a big nose they don't like. I also think that marijuana, though unparalleled in its ability to give one the munchies, has some problems, and I'd prefer my tax dollars not go to giving prescription bongs to hippies on the other side of the continent. Why should I, clocking in on the high end of "normal weight," pay for the stomach staples for a man who can neither stop eating Whoppers Deluxe nor spend part of his day anywhere but parked in front of a TV? I shouldn't, and that is why universal health care is morally repugnant.
Let's pretend for a moment that the very concept of an American universal health care system wasn't fundamentally flawed. That's a pretty tall order, and I dare say that it would be less ridiculous to pretend we were all magical flying unicorns, but never mind that.
There are some health care providers that cover the expenses of women who get abortions. Therefore, adopting a system of universal health care forces everyone in the country who pays taxes to pay for abortions. In America, women have the right to choose. This may be a good thing or a bad thing, but let's be clear: This means they have the right to choose credit or cash when they pay for it. They do not have the right to choose "Aaron Sakulich's tax money" when asked how they will pay for it. Religious beliefs aside, it's just a matter of honor; a man should not pay for a woman's abortion unless his penis was somehow personally involved.
Abortions are just one of the many problems. Some health care plans pay at least partially for plastic surgery. Some pay for medical marijuana, in places where that's legal. I personally don't think someone should cut their face open just if they've got a big nose they don't like. I also think that marijuana, though unparalleled in its ability to give one the munchies, has some problems, and I'd prefer my tax dollars not go to giving prescription bongs to hippies on the other side of the continent. Why should I, clocking in on the high end of "normal weight," pay for the stomach staples for a man who can neither stop eating Whoppers Deluxe nor spend part of his day anywhere but parked in front of a TV? I shouldn't, and that is why universal health care is morally repugnant.
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Immanuel
posted 7/30/07 @ 7:27 PM EST
I totally agree with your arguments. I live in Canada. Healthcare plan does not cover neither for eye treatment nor dental care or dentistry; crucial needs so to speak. (Continued…)
Alexandria German
posted 11/12/07 @ 6:36 PM EST
Hi, my name is Alexandria German. You can call me Alex if you're too lazy to say my full name. Thank you very much. I am a freshman, and I attend Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois. (Continued…)
audrey mccloud
posted 11/12/07 @ 6:53 PM EST
im sorry we argued about such a stupid thing. do you want to come over and have lesbian sex with me? i just bought a new nine inch dildo on ebay =]
alexandria german
posted 11/12/07 @ 6:55 PM EST
sounds like a plan! can i use the dildo too? mines worn out form all the times i used it last night. i want to have sex with a boy right now really badly. (Continued…)
audrey mccloud =]
posted 11/12/07 @ 6:56 PM EST
yes, you can use it. come over right now! dont worry, ill find you some guys. ok see you soon.
James
posted 11/30/07 @ 1:53 PM EST
If someone set their house on fire by careless or neglectful means, should their local fire department not respond? After all, tax dollars pay for emergency services such as fire fighters and other first responders. (Continued…)
jbesante
posted 11/30/07 @ 1:57 PM EST
If someone set their house on fire by careless or neglectful means, should their local fire department not respond? After all, tax dollars pay for emergency services such as fire fighters and other first responders. (Continued…)
Denise
posted 2/24/08 @ 6:44 PM EST
Tell me how men's penis' have nothing to do with abortions? I hope you never need someone's help.
Unemployment, sickness and death do not discriminate. (Continued…)
Benjamin
posted 9/18/09 @ 4:19 AM EST
I am totally with you on this one. In fact every other social program we have in this country should be eliminated as well. Why should MY tax dollars that I actually WORKED for go to a failing educational system? It is NOT a right for children to go to school, it's a privilege. (Continued…)
Marco
posted 10/10/09 @ 4:51 AM EST
Your view is completely wrong. If you have a health insurance, you also pay money into a big pot which is used to distribute the money among the members who need it. (Continued…)
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