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Universal Health Care for All We can take care of ourselves
Debate Score:93
Arguments:87
Total Votes:98
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Health Care- Independant responsibility VS universal,government ran

The United States health care has been a controversial issue for decades. Currently, some people are covered under government health plans through programs like Medicaid, Medicare and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Many of the rest receive health care through their employer, or through private insurance for which they have to pay out of their own pockets. But about 40 million people in the USA do not have health insurance at all. 

Should we have universal health care?

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You need to pick a position and post your opinion. Then you will respond to at least 2 other postings. Remember to give a clear and educated debate. You may reference the internet and your brace map.

Universal Health Care for All

Side Score: 77
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We can take care of ourselves

Side Score: 16
4 points

Today people in politics have been bribed by big insurance company to pass laws that will make them richer than what they already are. If we pas this universal health plan this will stop. More people will be able to go to the doctor or dentist regularly. Instead of only trying to go when it is absolutely necessary. Then will be able to get surgery or operations that are needed. People wont get rejected by big insurance companies because of preexisting health conditions. With this insurance plan we will be able to live longer and healthier. People will get treated for curable disease for free.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
2 points

because you cant always take care for yourself. you might need someone help sometimes.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
2 points

We all should have universal health care. Everybody deserves to have health care, doesn't matter if your poor or rich.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
2 points

I think that the United States should have universal healthcare. Doctors and Insurers shouldnt have to deny people the right of having medical attention, no matter their income. There would be a lower death rate overall and no one would feel left out.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I am for this Universal Healthcare because Americans can maybe live longer because in the video it says that Canadians, French, and Britain's live longer because they have Universal Healthcare, but I think that could also include the diet.It could also be peaceful and we won't really have to worry about anything. I think At first it will be a hassle, because there are a lot of people out there who want medical attention and they don't have any healthcare, but I think as years go by, everybody will be well and healthy and it won't be as crowded as much during the first years as it starts.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
phanphan(3) Disputed
1 point

The video also said that Americans kill each other more through car crashes, unhealthy eating habits, violence, etc... Over in Europe and Canada, they walk more than we do so they're less likely to die of that cause. People who want medical attention should go out there and look for the appropriate company. They ARE out there, even ones for the poor, and people just have to have the right connections.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

i think we should have universal health care because some people do not have enough money to buy health care and then die from sickness.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Everybody should have universal health care, because not everybody can support themselves for personal. It isn't fair that people have to suffer the pains of hospital bills. It isn't fair that a homeless person gets turned away for attention because they have no money. Elderly people are getting dropped off in a place they don't even recognize. In other countries it is FREE for a hospital visit, they pay you money to catch a cab to a SAFE place. The government sends people to your house if you are a new mother to help you out. In America, you fend for yourself. People wonder why America has a high violence rate, because of all of the struggles we have to go threw. Universal Health Care FOR ALL!

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Everybody should have universal health care, because not everybody can support themselves for personal. It isn't fair that people have to suffer the pains of hospital bills. It isn't fair that a homeless person gets turned away for attention because they have no money. Elderly people are getting dropped off in a place they don't even recognize. In other countries it is FREE for a hospital visit, they pay you money to catch a cab to a SAFE place. The government sends people to your house if you are a new mother to help you out. In America, you fend for yourself. People wonder why America has a high violence rate, because of all of the struggles we have to go threw. Universal Health Care FOR ALL!

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I agree with you because many people do get denied, and many people struggle with health care bills, and are in debt.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

i think this because some people cant really afford insurance from private providers and some other people don't really have a job that gives them insurance like people that have their own business. That,s why i think that the Government should give health care for every one.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

heyyy buddy i agree with you cus it true cus some people end up dying if they cant got to doctor because the can not afford it

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

heyyy buddy i agree with you cus it true cus some people end up dying if they cant got to doctor because the can not afford it

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Today people in politics have been bribed by big insurance company to pass laws that will make them richer than what they already are. If we pas this universal health plan this will stop. More people will be able to go to the doctor or dentist regularly. Instead of only trying to go when it is absolutely necessary. Then will be able to get surgery or operations that are needed. People wont get rejected by big insurance companies because of preexisting health conditions. With this insurance plan we will be able to live longer and healthier. People will get treated for curable disease for free.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Thats all true because if you look at how much people that take care of the laws that come to insurance or health care they get paid tons of money but are health care is still crappy

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I am for universal health care because it can help people that don't have the money to pay for their cares.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

[Monika Jones] I think they should have free health car for all because less people would die from preventable sicknesses. Yes, we would have more taxes but i would rather that then dying from something they can prevent. We will also be able to pay our hospital bills and won't be sick all the time so we won't need to go to the hospital all the time.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

We should have universal health care because its something that everyone should have, some people need it more than others. People shouldn't have to go to other countries to get medical attention just because they can't afford it here.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I am for universal health care because we are the future of American and we should be able to live that extra few years but not everyone has the money to be able to pay for insurance but if it is government ran than we could actually live that extra few years and have a better future for the U.S

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

we should have universal health care because a lot of family in this country have to either work at a job they don't like or pay for health care. if universal health care is active then taxes will go up but its better to pay taxes then a medical bill. Imagine how life would be like if the united states had universal health; it would be a lot better.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

come on we can be rich and not poor D: we wount have to suffer no more >.< i wana be like the frenchys lol we can live in preaty houses n be able to show pda and our houses would have a maid to help us clean cook and chillax

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I also am for universal health care because every man and women and child should have health care.No one likes working to pay for health care that most hospitals reject. Also i want to live longer like the Canadians, the French and Briths.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think People should have universal Health care because what if you are hurt but dont have the funds to get looked at without healthcare. There are alot of different cases but this one is the most popular.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

i AGREE BECAUSE THEY NEED TO HAVE BECAUSE YOU GET TREATED BETTER WITH HEALTH CARE

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I believe that if all of America paid for Universal Healthcare, then eeryone would be better off when it came to getting medical care.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I THINK ITS REALLY IMPORTANT FOR ALL OF US TO HAVE HEALTH CARE BECAUSE ALOT OF PEOPLE GET SICK AND IT IS BETTER TO BE PROTECTED THEN HAVE NOTHING

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

i think all health care should be free because some people can't afford to pay for the hospital visits and for their medicine.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
oscarpastora(2) Disputed
1 point

Maybe if people actually learn to take care of there selves we would not have such a big problem. Instead of spending money on fast food they need to save just in case something happens

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

I think health care is good for you because it can always help you out with your medications and your doctor visits. :)

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Healthcare for everyone would cease lots of worries that many people have.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

i think we need universal health care im tired of paying we need more health care all around the world

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Having free health care for everyone will do good we will get a higher life expectancy.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

you might get injured like in a car accident and you broke your leg. You'll need Health Care for some situations such as this.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think we should have universal health care because we should be able to help each other since we are a very well developed country. Also because so many families suffer when they don't have health care.We need to go though this together and not on our own because if we help each other when we're sick, than that says a lot about us and our country.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think this is true because we all need to help each other, when were sick. All of us represent our country and we have to be helpfull and it will give our vountry a lot of credit and it will say alot about us.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think their should be universal health care for every one. Doctors shouldn't deny people, to have the opportunity for health care. They should treat them the same way they treat people with health care. Having universal helath care would make it easier for all the people with financial expenses and their would be a low death rate.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

It would be so much easier everyone would be saved but at the same time taxes would go out so they should see every possible aspect.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I support universal health care since there are many people who have died because of health insurance since they do not get approved because of their conditions.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I agree with universal health care, but i don't think it will work. in Texas alone there are 60,000 people with out health care, its sad, but where is the money coming from to pay for there health care? we also don't have the doctors to give every one health care, we will have to wait weeks for a doctor, that's not right.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I am for Universal Health Care because there are some people who need Universal Health Care because they could all ready be bankrupted. Others need it for thier familly and cant afford it so they need Universal Health Care.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Yes, we will have to pay taxes for health care, but it will be worth it, I beileve.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

With the United States having Universal Health Care for all would help people live a longer life, because they will not have to worry about being turned down a doctor to get a serious condition cured, or treated. I have heard from the other side that yes, France, Britan and Canada are in debt but so are U.S, citizens. You have not heard of French and Canadian loosing their houses in debt of medical bills, and STILL having that SAME sickness that that money went to did not cure. People fear that is every one had health care that the quality of care would decrease but if you look at the situation now U.S. Hostpitals are dumping people off, and they're People that still need aid, and care...All be cause they can't pay that simple bill. With the Insurance Companies, yes they help but you have to give and take your sacrafices. For example, in "SiCKO" the Insurance company would wan't to cover one ear operation, for this very young child going deaf, but not for the other. Many peoples oppinions differ. People can't really say they want or dont want health care until they have seen or been in that situation. I would like to ask insurance companies that if you, or your family were in the hostpital and couldn't afford ur bill...would you be happy that they were turned away from care?

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think that Universal Health should be approved. Its a big help for everybody. Specially for us "The People" the economy is bad so not many people can afford insurance. At the moment because they mostlikely insurances is so expensive. People want to have insurance but we cant because the prices are so high. So if this does happen the economy will get better for everybody.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I agree that everyone should have health care. The reason for that being is because if more people have health care then the life expectancy for the U.S. would be more, then we have the death toll without health care many people could be on that toll because they get denied health care. Most people think that giving everyone health care is wrong because they say that if everyone gets health insurance the taxes would be raised and that they don't wanna be paying someone else's health care treatment. If those people wouldn't have health insurance they would be saying the same thing as everyone without it is and has been doing. They wouldn't be complaining about the taxes or them having to pay for someone else's health care Insurance.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

All lot of people need help and thats not what where are getting and are we any better the countrys that we are fighting for

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think that universal health care would be the best decision for America to make. Because the health care system is already screwed up enough from the hard economy and everything else. People are dying because they dont have the money to pay for the care that they need, and theres no need for people to be dieing over this. Because the majority of all americas are having a hard time because were out of our money and jobs. So giving FREE health care to everyone would help greatly with everything there wouldnt be anymore debt for people with big medical bills with chronic diseases that need constant care, and people could actually go to a doctor and dentist on a regular basis for checkups and things like that instead of going on just emergencies or when absolutely necessary. So people would have more money to supply there familys with the things that they need to live, instead of paying overwhelming medical bills. So I think that Universal health care would be the best decision.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

health care shoud be all because we are all the same and we should get the same health attention.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think universal health care is better because if you don't have money to pay bills then it is hard to pay the bills and if you have universal health care and u don't pay anything.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

This will be good because universal Healthcare is good for everyone and no one can pay and will be healthier.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think it's good to have it because if you sick how can you go work and pay for you the appointment with doctor. What happen if your older enough and you dont know what do when you don't a insurance, you'ill die. That why is better to have a health reform so it help everyone in the United states; in a bad situation.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

If we all have Health Insurance, More people would have better life forms, and have all the needs and medicines they need for their health issues. If everyone had coverage, with out insurance companies, people wouldn't have to worry about having to pay anything and would get their free prescriptions. People could even be able to live longer with Universal Health Care for everyone.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Universal Health Care For All because many people who do not have health insurance are struggling to pay their medical bills or the doctors treat them like junk because they don't have the money. There should be good health care for everybody because for those that don't and they are sick, they don't go to the doctor, or don't get any care because they do not have the money to do it.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think universal health care would be better for everyone. People wouldn't die because they can't be rejected from the hospital for not having insurance. They would also be taken care of right away. In my opinion universal insurance would help everyone.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think the same why should we have to pay for something that helps people? Yes maybe in some other countries they might not have the best quality in things,but they are still helping not for the benefit of them but for their people. Some Doctors actually reject people the help and that has some people dying for not being helped. Universal Health care in the United States would help a lot of people live a better life.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

We need Universal Health care. Any day now, YOU could become sick. Do you want a chance at being turned down? No, I didn't think so. We're teenagers, we don't have to pay for our insurance. Yes, one day we will have to pay our own bills, etc. Insurance isn't cheap and a lot of people don't have insurance, a lot of people today do not have jobs, either. But you want to live just as much as the next person. We're all human beings who are just trying to live their life, no person should be able to say: "I'm sorry, but we can't just help you." When we were watching "SICKo," it showed a woman all doped up and left without her actual clothes, on the side of the street. Why? Because she didn't have health insurance. Not because she beat somebody up, or was a bad person, etc. She couldn't afford health insurance. The government isn't on our side, we ARE afraid of the Government. The Government should be afriad of us. Instead, we are beat into submission, and manipulated. When you buy drugs, you're helping pay for more propoganda. The Government doesn't know or care about hard your mom works to pay off your car, or help you with your education. We are not about the people, or for the people. The Government is about money. They cause us to hate France and Great Britain, because they do have Universal Health Care. No one is turned away, anyone can get help. That's how it should be. We have to wait so long before we can really start living our life, why should it have to end so quickly, why should a chance at being alive be taken away by the Goverment? I'll tell you why: there isn't a reason. We are supposed to be afraid, and we are supposed to be in the dark. People that are strong individuals, people who use their brains to think instead of saying, "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID," are dangerous. Thoughts and ideas change the world, but they are taken away from us. First you destroy the economy, and then people have to work 2-4 jobs. Then they're tired, they need to buy sleeping pills. School=debt. Money just goes down the drain, and we don't even realize that we are in the dark about so much. We all deserve a chance at life, and this is being taken away by Savages in the office. This must stop.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

In some situations when you break a leg or need surgey, you'll need health care or you"ll need to pay thousands of dollars of bills

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

Universal health care will help everyone that has problems and that can't pay for their medical bills. The health care companies don't like like to pay the bills of the people that have health problems because then they will have will lose money. They decline people that have health problems because they will lose money and they only want to gain money.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think universal healthcare would be great regardless of higher taxes. When you put a price on your own health, thats a problem. Despite most of the pros of universal healthcare there a few flaws. FEW

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I support universal health care because everyone gets medical attention. There's no sick people on the streets, or homeless because of their healthcare debts. Yeah you have to pay more taxes, but you'll be able to pay them when you don't have a huge health insurance bill along with it. Some people want to be independent, but that's not always the best idea. Humans are meant to help each other in times of need. You pay for their health, and they pay for yours. It's not unfair because your health care is getting paid by them too.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I think that the United States should have a universal health care because there is people that are poor and can't afford all the things that they need to get better. The United States have the ability to have good quality work because they have the advanced technology and the knowledge to understand what needs to be done. Some people get turned down that don't have the money and its hard to raise money with everything being expensive. Taxes may go up,but isn't it better to save other people's lives instead of getting rich?

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

America should have free universal healthcare like France, England, Canada, and Cuba. There is really no downside to universal healthcare besides having to increase our taxes. But think about it, yes you have to pay a little bit more to buy things or pay bills, but it's not one big, all of a sudden lump sum. Not everyone can just dig around under their couch cushions and find 10,000 dollars to have a baby, or to treat their Cancer. And they shouldn't have to. All the places in the world that have universal healthcare are doing just fine, they have a lower infant mortality rate and outlive us Americans.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

ii support health care for all because we all are needed and its worse if you have some kind of cancer and your a single parent and you have to get a surgery and you dont and die what going to happen to the kids!!!

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

people insurance or healthcare needs to help there customer so they can have there medicines or they need a operation some people can afford to pay alot so they can be a live

Side: Universal Health Care for All
0 points

I think having universal health care is very good because not every one have insurance and for people that do not have insurance it is going to be bad for them because they are going to have to pay money out of their pockets and that is not good.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

That's very true. Some people work so hard for money and it's so hard to raise money with their families and bills and all that sometimes takes happiness away. It's hard for a lot of people to have enough money and insurance is still expensive.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
0 points

This is good because more people are covered and it helps take care of the comunity. The more people that are taken care of it makes people not want to go steal things.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
2 points

If we have the universal health care for every one is bad, because not every one can pay for health care or pay thier bills that the prgram they are with send. I think is a bad idea since, people that are already paying for their health insurance are going to pay more taxes to pay for the other people to have health insureance. I think no one want to pay for some one else they dont even know.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
fanniyahj(1) Disputed
1 point

I think everyone should have healthcare because think if you or one of your loved ones was sick and you didn't have healthcare and you couldn't pay for your sickness. Then you'll have to get loans and then you might go in debt, lose your house and live life with worry. So that's why I think that there should be healthcare for everybody

Side: Universal Health Care for All
dialeal(4) Clarified
1 point

In universal, no one pays health care, they just pay more taxes. So what if you pay for someone else? Someone else will be paying for you and your family, what would happen if your family gets sick and your health insurance gets canceled? That's when you'll want people to help you, but they'll say the same thing as you. In universal, we don't have to worry about that. You're pretty much saying that you prefer helping yourself instead of having the chance to lend a hand to your friends, family, or even your future soul mate.(including yourself)

Side: Universal Health Care for All
Victor234(3) Disputed
0 points

People will only pay taxes and no more health insurance bill or premiums. We already pay taxes we would only pay a little more. You will help people that need it then people will help you when you're in needed. That one person you don't could be paying for can save your live.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
oscarpastora(2) Disputed
1 point

You wrote it on the wrong side and i do not agree with you. The taxes would increase a lot not a little.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
thisasiankid(2) Disputed
0 points

imagine if you are in the hospital would you want to pay that bill or just pay taxes .

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

If EVERYONE had free healthcare, People would go to hospitals for stupid reaons, such as a paper cut, a small cold, stuff like that, it'd be too crowded, and i mean i think things are going okay... i don't have health insurance... And im against everyone having free insurance, People work for it. If it was free Other people would pay higher taxes.. It's just not fair.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

If we were to give people health care the taxes that we would have to pay would have to be a lot higher. People will get out control knowing that they are supposed to get help from the government. They will go to like the emergency when all they have is a little scratch.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

If we have universal health care, everyone will become dependent on the government. They won't care how much money the government spends on their medicine and surgeries; they won't know how much it's putting the nation in debt; they won't have a care in the world until they've realised that their nation is in trouble and theres nothing they could do to fix it because it'll be too late. If we take care of ourselves, we will be more aware of what we are doing, how much we're spending, etc... when it comes to health care. When we have 24 hour clinics that take care of their patients with the same amount; if not faster, of speed and the cost is cheap then there is no need for universal health care.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

Some people cant afford to pay more taxes creating a problem for even more Americans.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
carlosr(3) Disputed
1 point

Well theres a law right now that limits the tax to the rich. Asking them for more money wouldn't be a crime. That would help with the money to pay for the health insurance.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I agree that the debt is a huge price to pay for universal health care.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

My parents think going to clinics is better, where it dosen't involve any healthcare and it's a quick way to get treatment, and I agree with them plus if we all had healthcare the taxes would rise and it wouldn't be fair that other people had to pay for the poor and people would go to hospitals for simple things like soar troats allergies ect. and it would just take long because it would be crowded. But then on the other hand if we did have it we would help others and others would help us. I just think we are good the way we are.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

1st, we can retire with more money, and 2nd, our tax money wont go toward helping people who do stupid stuff and expect us to pay for it.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
1 point

I'm against universal health care cause some people may abuse it. Also has anyone thought of the national debt which is $ 13,476,036,330,224.14 and its still growing and will grow more if there is universal health care. Just because doctors in France have good living conditions that doesn't mean that's going to happen to American doctors.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
kynwilson(3) Disputed
1 point

How could you abuse health care? If you're healthy, a doctor will tell you. Simple as that.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
1 point

I am against it because i wouldn't like to pay for someone elses health i also definitely wouldn't like to pay more taxes and the fact that people would go to the hospital for no reason could really have a negative affect such as more crowded hospitals

Side: We can take care of ourselves
kynwilson(3) Disputed
1 point

In return for "paying for someone elses health" everyone else pays for yours as well. How would you feel if you suddenly came down with an illness and didn't have thousands of dollars to pay out of your own pocket. Then you'd be wishing for others to pay for your health. With a cycle, there is equilibrium.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
0 points

I believe that Universal Health Care, for the most part might not be the best idea. Both Canada and France, for example have Universal Health Care, and they're sitting in major debt. The Health Care system in Canada, is 'take a number, and wait in line' there's a only a limited number of doctors and clinics that people are allowed to go to. The government also has to pay for the medical procedures. The United States has enough issues with debt, and we're still in a recession, the taxes would go through the roof, if we switched. However I do think that we need to fix our current form of Health Care, but a Universal Reform, might not be the best option.

Side: We can take care of ourselves
thisasiankid(2) Disputed
1 point

did you pay attention when he went to another clinic and he asked how long they have to wait and all of them said 15 or 30 max.

Side: Universal Health Care for All
kasdebord(2) Disputed
1 point

They aren't sitting in major debt. They have high taxes, but who cares. What's more important: Money or life? Simple answer, really. Here, to make this easier: It's life. Canada is the only one with the major problem, they're the only ones who have to wait so long. In France and Britain, no one ever had to be turned away. The people are what is important there, not money or propoganda, and that's how it should be. Sure, maybe it isn't the best option because of taxes. But it's the best option because we can all live longer and have a chance to really live for the short time that we have on Earth. We're in a recession because of our Gov, and the stock market, it really couldn't get much worse if we had Universal Health Care.

Side: Universal Health Care for All