Obama’s plan to end corruption from health insurance companies and incorporate a government-run health care system is considered ambitious by his supporters and controversial by those who oppose his agenda.  Even some of his followers question a public option mostly because they don’t want to pay for something they already have and because they are worried about a debt that was already substantial before Obama and his agenda got into office.

There are many who have health insurance and are content despite the many reasons they shouldn’t be (i.e. denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing medical conditions and sky-rocketing healthcare costs despite having billions of dollars in waste and inefficiency).  But for the some (probably only a handful) who don’t have to deal with the aforementioned ills they think a health care bill that includes a public option is an unnecessary expense—they should try to explain that to the families who know if they had this “unnecessary expense” of an option they would still have their loved ones with them.  They can only make that argument with conviction to like-minded individuals.  Unfortunately, some of these individuals are in the Senate—Republicans and some Democrats alike.  Their titles are different but, the one thing that binds them is their love for conserving money, unless of course if it is used for a war.

Throughout the past few years and even more so now, we’ve been told that our nation is already in debt and that adding to our debt will be disastrous, particularly for the younger generation who will be footing the bill.  As one who is part of the young generation I don’t mind paying taxes that will help out those that can’t afford what should already be their right to have.  As Americans we already help pay for public schools, law enforcement and other social services that benefit us, why shouldn’t we pay for health care? 

If we are willing to go in debt fighting in a war—which by the way takes lives— why are we so hesitant to invest in something that will, without a doubt, save lives.  Many of us invest in college and in most cases, our money is well spent; If we aren’t able to get a job as soon as we graduate, at least we are more well-versed than we were as incoming freshman—but I digress.  Public health care is necessary and Americans need to realize President Obama is conscious of the deficit and one of his main health care goals is to control health care costs.  Rarely is any kind of public service free, and like I said a public option is worth the investment. 

Having a health care reform bill that includes a public option is way overdue and we can’t let the voices of the selfish (who often disguise themselves with the label “conservative”) cost us progressive legislation that will help millions have a better chance at life.  This historic bill is not perfect and if it passes it still will have imperfections, but it is definitely going to have a lasting impact on Americans.
If you’re unsure about what the health care reform bill entails and why it’s so necessary for ALL Americans go straight to the source:
http://www.healthreform.gov/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/obama_plan_card.PDF