After we left class on Thursday, I went back and forth debating whether health care was a right or a privilege. I never really put much thought into it until I read the books assigned and discussed the issue in class. This is a very interesting topic for me because I have no real stance on the issue, but am forced to develop an opinion with supporting facts. The books that were assigned are very helpful for me when deciding which side to support in regards to health care being a right or a privilege.
I have decided that health care is a right. Everyone has the basic right to an affordable, qualified health care program. To deny someone those rights would be unethical. It’s hard for me to understand that someone has to earn the right to be taken care of. That is like telling someone that they are not good enough to be healthy. Who has the power to decide that?
With every right, there comes responsibility. Health care should be taken seriously and work in unison with the people and government. They should work similar to a good marriage. We know they are not going to like each other all the time, but there should always be a respect level. No party should abuse their power and communication should be the number one tool. Obviously, there will be flaws and mishaps, but not one of those flaws can be as bad as considering health care a privilege. People are entitled to health care and it is a right.
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Dayna, I like your analogy comparing healthcare to a marrige. The government and healthcare providers should work better together to provide better care for Americans. How much the government should be involved is debatable. We can all agree though that both parties need to work together to help America.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that everyone deserves the right to healthcare and there needs to be responsibility on the part of the receiver. To standby and allow someone to die because they can't afford healthcare is like causing their death.
Even though I don't agree with you stance, I thought that you analogy of healthcare and marriage was great. You made me understand why you feel that healthcare should be a right, but you didn't put down the other side. I enjoyed your blog!
ReplyDeleteDayna, Thanks for the thoughtful blog. Good work.
ReplyDeleteDayna, way to take a strong stance! I think that it is a good thing you (and all of us) will be learning more about this topic since it is so relevant. Plus, I think you bring some good points to the table. And your analogies are genius. I wanted to think of an analogy about your analogies, but I am a metaphorical lame-o.
ReplyDeleteDayna,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is unethical for individuals to be denied healthcare. I like that even though you don't have a particular stance on the topic, you chose one and supported it with ethical reasoning.