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I think the health care reform is a good idea and that the people that don't like are mostly people that don't know everything or a hole lot about it so all they can base there opinion on is what they know. Some people just here that taxes might go up so they don't agree with it. But this reform will do so much good for the country that i think that its worth it.
ReplyDeleteEh, I don't like the healthcare reform bill because it will only increase our debt, federal government will begin to be too powerful, and people who already have health insurance will just have to pay more for people who don't which isn't fair.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the healthcare reform, I think it honestly has good intentions, but it isn't fair, we don't have money for what we want to do, and we need to find another way to finance it, which is a big problem because there aren't really any good ways to finance it - Eli
ReplyDeleteI still cannot tell if health care reform will provide more benefits or disadvantages. I like the fact that government is not allowing insurance companies to deny coverage to the people with pre-existing conditions, such as asthma or type one diabetes. They really are the people that need insurance the most. I do not like the way government is financing the whole reform. Taxing the wealthier class, hospitals and insurance companies will probably cause coverage prices to rise and the personal spending budgets of the rich to become tighter. Instead, lower taxes so that people feel more comfortable spending their money, giving smaller businesses a chance to gain profits that can be used to provide health insurance to its workers. Another alternative is to raise taxes on things that effect health, such as tobacco, alcohol, fatty foods and the tanning booths mentioned in the video. -Maddy Carr
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of universal healthcare reform, although I'm not sure the complicated plan would run smoothly. I don't understand where the federal government accumulates funds to manage social programs even if I do agree with them. All of the nit-picky behind the scenes stuff confuses me. Anyhow, as stated previously, I like and appreciate the idea. I don't see the problem with raising taxes on the wealthy. We should be willing to help our fellow men. As long as the tax increases are not exorbitant, the 1% should be thankful for the opportunities this country provided them with in the first place. Until I see the new health care measures in action and have myself earned millions of dollars, I suppose my opinion is of less importance because I have not had to deal with dramatic health issues and I cannot afford to purchase myself BMW.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Barton
I like the health care reform. I think that it may not be the most perfect way to do it... but it is an improvement on the past. If it helps our debt thats a huge added bonus! I thinks that it also reduces the money of powerful corporations witch may or may not be a good idea...
ReplyDeleteElias Morgan
I support the Health Care Reform; I think it will solve a lot more problems than it will cause and completely agree with doing our best to help the less fortunate, especially those with too great risks to be accepted by insurance companies and those that can't afford it. I, too, think that those that are making a lot of money can be gracious enough to pay a bit more to help those truly in need. I know a lot more after the video, but still am no where near an expert, but to me it seems like a plan with wonderful intentions and lofty goals; and at the very least will help many, many struggling people.
ReplyDeleteLauren Pope
Ok this video makes me laugh just a little bit. The Author claims to be unbiased, and to, "just tell the facts," but really its pretty clear what her opinion on the matter is. The fact is Healthcare does need a look but how many things has the government done well in the past? When government gets involved you open the door for corruption and just make it so that when the system gets in trouble, as every system will now and then, that its a national problem and all of us will be affected by its "mood swings." Another issue is where is the money coming from? Some people have claimed the top 1%. Is it fair to tax them more because someone else can't afford something? I know that "We should be willing to help our fellow men," but is it your job to say what helping our fellow man consists of? An example we can all understand is Jesus. Did he ever tell anyone, "the richest people have to pay for the poorest"? No because that's ridiculous. I think there are too many issues with this idea for it to have passed in the first place and it bothers me that every time someone discusses it the turn government into a moral institution that has to regulate my charity like my church. If you want to "help your fellow man" give more to the Red Cross.
ReplyDeleteMy bad left off my last name this is Christian Sorensen
DeleteMatthew 19: 20-24
Delete"The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God"
I'm not really into religion and all, but I'm pretty sure it's clearly stated man xD
That's god telling me to give my money so I will. But its my choice. Not governments. Not even gods. The man had the option to walk away sorrowful, and he took it. Not sure if you are Mormon but in the case that you are think of Christ. He was sent, and The Devil is evil, because God knows that we need the right to choose. D&C:26 "For behold, it is not meet that I should command in all things; for he that is acompelled in all things, the same is a bslothful and not a wise servant; wherefore he receiveth no reward."
DeleteI'm not saying that we shouldn't give. In fact just the opposite, we need to give. But it needs to be the choice of the individual, and not that of some government official. Compare the charitable donations made by an average income home in Utah to that of the Government proponents of this bill and you'll find the average Utahn gives way more. The issue isn't the help that people need, its about who is in the best place to administer that help. Is it a government in DC? Is it a government in Salt Lake? There are problems but they should be adressed by people not Government.
I <3 Health Care Reform! This is one of the most genius government innovations that has happened in this last decade. And yes, I'm saying that mostly because of my left-wing bias. But.. I do believe that it's doing a great favor for capitalism. Yes insurance companies have to pay more, however it's not like there are just a few insurance companies out there. No, there are tons. Really though, if more people are insured, then more people will be willing to use health care facilities. There will be a highier demand for better medical care, meaning that more jobs will be created to fill that demand. I also think it's a great compromise, because we are finding a way to keep our current capitalistic system that offers choices, while mixing it with a more humanistic socialist system that doesn't leave people without the right to access healthcare just because they have an economic disadvantage. (except for our untouchable caste of "illegal" immigrants that will probably have to pay taxes to help the system but not participate in it)
ReplyDeleteI liked this video and its simplicity in explaining the health care reform, which is confusing to me. I have mixed feelings about it. I like the fact that with it the government won't let insurance companies deny coverage to most people with pre-existing conditions, which seems fair. Those people usually need it most and it wouldn't be fair to deny them health coverage/insurance because their conditions would be too risky for insurance companies to take on. Except there's a problem when it comes to how it will be paid for. This reform will increase our debt and raise taxes of those who can afford their insurance to pay for those who cannot which is not fair. Also government control of healthcare gives the government too much power. We will just have too see what happens.
ReplyDeleteI think that reform is important, because it is clear that there are big problems with our current system--especially that people with pre-existing conditions can't get healthcare--but relying on private businesses to provide for the funding isn't the best idea because then doctors and insurance agents won't want to do those jobs since they won't earn as much. So it's clear that some form of reform needs to happen, but I think that it doesn't sound very fair as most cases will deal with the hard-working providing for the lazy (except in the case of pre-existing conditions and other rare circumstances) so this bill isn't the best way to solve problems, but I think that a watered down version would flow better with the general population. I like the idea of being able to hget medical help whenever I need it, but many people don't want healthcare as it is expensive, and forcing it on them won't help. So clearly, biggest concern is funding and how it will add to our debt, and it seems that it will be hard to avoid that no matter what we do.
ReplyDeletei think that this health care bill is kind of cool. yes it will bring a mass debt and everything, but it would be nice if everyone was insured no matter how much money they make or their preexisting conditions. yes the insurance companies have to pay more, but the government gives them some money. plus, i don't see why people wouldn't want health insurance, unless they just don't want to spend the money, but with this bill everyone has to have health insurance, which i think is kind of nice for everyone. i think in the long run this will help the people of this country. its kind of hard to see now, but maybe when it starts taking full effect in 2014 will people agree with it.-Abby Wadsworth
ReplyDeleteI honestly am not sure what I should think about Health Care Reforms either. I mean, it's good to help people but I hate the idea of people being lazy just because they can get away with it. I firmly believe in a capitalistic society where no one has to be forced to do anything (unless it involves the safety of others). Plus, I know that although socialism sounds good because 'everyone will be looked after,' it doesn't work because there is no reward for doing your job well so no one even cares. It's like that communism vs. capitalism packet we got about the teacher who failed the communistic class. But sorry, back to the Health Care Reform System. I think it's unfair how the insurance companies can deny insurance to some people with pre-existing condition but I totally understand their point. They don't want to cover someone who's going to always be in and out of the hospital. But I think this new plan is good in the way that they'll allow them to get insurance. Now the real question is where they're going to get the money. They shouldn't take it from hospitals and everyone who's rich. They worked hard to get that money and they shouldn't have even more taxes to deal with. I think (that they shouldn't do it at all, but for arguments sake) that if they were to do Health Care Reforms that they should raise taxes for everyone, just a little bit so that way it's not too horrible. I mean, it's not like taxes aren't getting higher already! And I guess that's all I have to say.
ReplyDelete-Hillary Wadsworth, Period 5
I'm with Hilary on this one. It has its pros and its cons. I'm not liking the idea of the people that don't contribute much to society or capitalism just getting a free ride. The idea of "collective salvation" with this policy scares me. I mean, taxes are high enough as it is. I hear my parents talking about paying much more than they need to I find myself wondering why someone like my dad who's gone to school and worked and worked and worked the majority of his life get the same treatment as someone who maybe dropped out of high school. Now, the idea of insurance companies not being able to deny people coverage is a great idea to me. I mean, it's less money for them for Pete's sake! But then we have a bigger government. Like I said, there's its ups and downs. Mostly downs, but there you have it. -Nick Gledhill, Period 2
ReplyDeleteSome people who work and work and work as hard as they can still be put into a dead end career at a very low wage, they can have to support a family all on their own, which may or may not be riddled with medical issues. Sometimes, despite the ADA, a person can slip through the holes, get improper care, and be unable to do anything better than most, making job hunting hard and raises a near impossibility. i'm sorry that there are some metaphorical hitch hikers out there, but some people are literally stranded on a long highway leading nowhere.
DeleteBut, ya know, we are all biased because of our own experiences, so that's why no one can COMPLETELY agree with someone else without adding something based on one's life.
I think that this country needs a reform but not exactly this reform. The reason I don't believe that this reform is the one is because even though it helps a lot of people, some people can still fall into holes or get rushed care. I am personally not keen on this reform because I would hate to become more connected to others and their taxes. I'm with Hilary and Nick on this one, why should my father who went to school and worked so hard have to be treated just like some random guy who works at a burger shack. One thing I didn't understand was why did people who going tanning have to pay more taxes? What does tanning have to do with taxes?-Katelyn Perry Period2
DeleteIn my opinion The Health Care Reform is a good idea but it's unrealistic. I agree that our current health care has "holes" which need to be fixed such as making it possible for those with bad health history to get the health care they need. But, I also don't think everyone should be required to buy health care if they don't want it. I understand this program wouldn't be able to function well without everyone having health care, but in my opinion it defiantly infringes on rights to require everyone to have health care. I am also concerned with how the government plans on paying for this bill. From the video clip it appears risky to depend so much upon estimates. (Even though I'm sure the estimates are well thought through) I don't see how making new taxes and paying doctors less is going to be successful.
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I think that health care is somewhat of a good idea, but it comes a little close to socialistic ideas and makes it almost unconstitutional. I like how insurance companies can no longer turn down any Adolescents for pre-existing health problems, but I do not think we need more health care for the federal budget to try to pay for since we are already in debt in the billions. In this plan it seems like government is trying to pay for everyone's health insurance, and if people don't want health insurance they have to pay a special tax! That's just unfair since those people are the ones that probably don't want to pay for anyway but the government is making them pay!
ReplyDelete-Christian Smith, Period 5
My personal belief is that everyone should be taken care of and no one should be rejected because of pre existing conditions so i like that aspect of the bill. On the other hand like many others have mentioned this is going to cause taxes to sky rocket, I like Nick already hear the adults in my family complaining that the taxes are already too high. Although i like the idea of everyone being covered it is unrealistic sad to say and is the price worth it. The health care system especially the insurance part is very corrupt and needs major corrections but i am not sure if it needs this huge over hall that will cost people like me and you 100's of thousands of dollars in taxes. In the end i think they are taking this to fast and perhaps a gradual application of this bill is the best way to go.
ReplyDelete- Madeline Plato 5th
I honestly don't think we'll survive with such a health plan. If Obama gets out of office this year perhaps we can figure out a new plan. Our economy is hanging by a thread as it is, and we can't ignore it.
ReplyDeleteThe video itself seems to make sense. It gives its ideas clearly in a humorous fashion. The animation was fine.
Bottom line - We need health care reform, even if it's a method different than the one described in the video.
-Jared Richardson, per. 2
This plan sounds very socialistic. All it really seems to be doing is recycling tax dollars back to people who paid them (or to people who didn't pay in the first place), as well as taking away money from insurance companies and hospitals. I think people know how to spend their own money a lot better than the government does, and inserting socialism into a market economy is both unfair and unworkable. I do agree that the holes people fall into where they cannot get any coverage should be filled up immediately, but there must be a better way. I think Laissez-faire will help our health system more than anything else.
ReplyDelete-Sarah Dickson per. 5
This video helped me understand some things about the health care reform that I didn't realize before, but I was disappointed that the video was biased in favor of health care. I agree with Sarah: it seems to be leaning towards socialism. I don't know if I agree with charging insurance companies more money to cover the cost of those who can't afford health care. It seems destined to lead toward the bankruptcy of the insurance companies, which would result in the national health care to be the sole provider... I don't know. I think it's better to try for as little government involvement as possible, but I don't think this is the case. I agree with the way they are covering many of the holes in health care, but it seems to be leading toward socialism...
ReplyDelete-Jennifer Zimbelman
Well well well. Health care. I definitely appreciated watching this because it aided my understanding of such a complicated bill immensely. I like a lot of things about it, especially the fact that no one will be denied health care, and I think overall it seems good, or at least has good intentions. However, having such a dense and complex plan, based greatly on future experimentation, seems a little too much like we would just be jumping into the dark. I do think though, that any health care reform we could have would involve a lot of experimenting, money, and unknowns, so maybe this is the best option. No matter what the plan is, there will be a lot of good things and a lot of bad things. No plan can please the entire population. I like the idea of this plan, but don't feel like its specifics will really work out or provide the desired outcome.
ReplyDeleteI think that this reform is a good thing, because it is really unfair for people to be turned down for pre-existing conditions, especially since they are the one's who really need the coverage. If your family doesn't have health problem, you have the insurance and may even use it once or twice, but if your brother has diabetes, or you daughter has Glaucoma, then your family is shelling out thousands a month. And when Grandma needs immediate surgery because he appendix broke, you'll get a bill for over 20 thousand dollars just for anesthesia.
ReplyDeleteI think the plan is too convoluted, and many people get stuck on the small things that bother them. If your rich, you don't want the extra taxes, and if you have never need coverage, your loathe to get insurance. People can't see the forest for the trees, but if they would widen their perspective and see the potential of such a law. I think it is fair, and in the spirit of America, although it is unprecedented. People are scared of change, but i think this one will make America better for its people, and that's what we have wanted from the beginning.
Alyssa Smith, fyi. i forgot to sign it, sorry :)
DeleteFirst of all, I love the animation. It made it so enjoyable. I think that in theory, this bill really could work. I like the idea of giving everyone health care and having the government help pay for insurance where some people can't. I don't think anyone should be turned away. It seems like the whole thing could come together and be great, but I agree with Lauren that it really is just all guesswork. It seems uncertain with a lot of potential holes. But it has the right intentions. I think the worst part of the bill is how much it will increase the national debt. It's important to keep people insured, but we need to make sure our nation is healthy too.
ReplyDeleteFrankly I don't really care... I think the health care thing is great but people just shouldn't overreact... anyways good animation but I don't like the bias... that's one of the reasons I dislike politics...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Yifeng Xu
(5th period)
I'm still uncertain on the whole Health Care reform, but I do think we need to change the way our insurance companies are run. It isn't fair to reject people with pre-existing conditions, or other examples they gave. I think the government should have some power over them. I think we should give the powers to state government, though, not the federal government.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmmm again this animation is great and informative but I'm rather apathetic about health care. I believe people should just work hard and stop complaining or getting envious of what others have. Life is hard and I don't blame when people complain, but we shouldn't only focus on material goods...
ReplyDeleteAgain I don't trust what politicians have to say... not being cynical or anything... but I've done debate in student congress and I have a gist of what the real congress is like... oftentimes an issue is really biased among the congress dudes that I don't want to discuss anymore......
Cheers,
Yifeng Xu
I don't like the Health Care Reform because it is too socialistic. Everyone would be required to buy healthcare and wealthier people would have to pay higher taxes. People should not be required to buy healthcare because some people don't want or at the moment don't need it. Those paying higher taxes would soon get fed up with it because it is like they are paying for those who are less wealthy or poor. I think that this reform would work for a little while, but would probably collapse in the future. I am amazed how well this video explained the reform and that this could save the U.S. money. I was disappointed that the producer was biased towards the reform and did not introduce the concept being neutral.
ReplyDelete-Braden Fallon
(Finally got it to post!)
I am unsure about my feelings on health care. I think it is possible it would help and be good in the long run. I think some aspects are wonderful. I like how people will not be able to be turned down because of preexisting problems and how insurers are not able to put a cap on your policy when you get to a certain age. However it is hard when people are so for a capitalistic society to make a policy that is so socialistic.
ReplyDelete-Miriam Cannon
Oh dear, that video really didn't clear things up for me. A positive thing about the bill is the pre-existing conditions part. My family stuggled getting health care because I have asthma and it took a long time to find someone to accept us. Other than that though, this just seems like it is too complicated and expensive to be successful. - Rachel Sybrowsky
ReplyDeleteI still don't understand the bill completely, but this video definitely cleared up a lot of questions I had. I have mixed feelings about the bill. It seems to have good intentions, I just don't know how well it will work. I like how insurance companies will not be able to turn as many people down, but the whole bill seems like it will be very expensive, which is one thing our country doesn't need right now. It seems like many people have mixed feelings about the bill, but no matter what bill you write, it will never please everyone. There will always be some for it and some against it. -Mallory Jones
ReplyDeleteThe health care issue is definitely a complicated one. I don't think it would be possible to create a bill that everyone likes and that will take care of every problem in the system. There are things that are intrinsic flaws in the way we think about medicine. It's important that we see some reform, and I think these are some good steps in the right direction, but this clearly isn't the one step solution to every problem in the known universe.
ReplyDelete-Megan Asplund
I think that health care reform is a good idea. The only thing I'm worried about is how much money will be taken from insurance companies and health care providers. The more money taken from those professions, the less people will be motivated to go into those fields because of the amount they're being paid for such vital jobs to our society. My mom is a chemistry professor at BYU and she says that every year there are less and less students willing to major in the medical field because of the budget cuts that this new bill presents. Despite these draw backs, I think the government is on the right track to really helping the poor of this great nation. No matter how these issues are fixed, someone is always going to be unhappy with the solution. It is impossible to please everyone. In this specific case, it is those who are more self interested and have more wealth. Now I'm not trying to attack anyone who is trying to protect their property, it's a good thing to be defensive. I just believe, like almost every other girl who has posted, that we should always be looking to help those in need. Although this is a complicated question and I have no grounds to ask it: would you want someone to spend money for you when you're in a time of desperate need? -Abi Nielson
ReplyDeleteIt seems the country is really divided on health care. I think it is impossible to please everyone, but does that mean we only pay attention to the vast majority? The system, as the video explains, has many holes, like how the people that are often denied health insurance are the ones who need it the most. It's unbelievable the amount of money involved, but is that the price for the government's involvement? There are some advantages to the system. Kids won't be turned down for pre-existing conditions, more tax breaks will be provided for people in need, people who don't get health insurance from their jobs can participate in the "Exchange", and life time limits will be eliminated. The video does make it seem like people who would have been left behind would be included in the video, but if it were that simple, then I think there wouldn't be so much debate involved.
ReplyDelete-Charlene Humpherys, 2nd Period
I think the most important thing that I got from this video is that our health care system really really needs reform. I didn’t know that people who are sick are turned down or can’t pay the cost sometimes. I think it is a good idea that everyone has to receive health care because being treated when you’re sick is a right to life like the declaration of independence says. I think that worries people that taxes will be raised on small businesses, people with more money and insurance companies, and it is hard to believe that this will eventually bring down national debt.
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I am still pretty confused, but I don't think health care is the best idea. It has great intentions which is good, but I feel like this reform would maybe cause more problems than solutions. As confusing as the health care bill is I am pretty sure it comes down to taking from the rich to care for those who are not currently able to get insured. The government is paying insurance companies (by taxing the rish) to insure people who would typically be a bad investment. Taking money from the rich will make them hire less people. This will increase unemployment which is also a huge national problem. With more unemployment more people will need government help for health insurance, and less of a need to work hard and get a job because they are getting health insurance regardless of whether they are going to work everyday.
ReplyDeleteWell, I realize I'm a little late on this, but hopefully I'll get late credit for posting...
ReplyDeleteI am personally for the health care reform, it isn't really socialized, and frankly, I would be happier if it was. I am for socializing many things that are not socialized now. This reform seems like it will do more good than harm; it certainly isn't optimal, but good luck optimizing any policy in our government. The current system seems ludicrous to me: the fact that people can get turned down for pre-existing conditions is terrible, and even if it does foster competition which leads to better quality, healthcare for most everyone seems like a benefit too good to argue against. This isn't the best way to go about it, but is easily a large step up from the current system. It should (and I expect it will) be drastically changed again, but I hope its for the better and not a regression to the system we "enjoy" now.
-Tanner Bangerter, Period 5
Although the video did help me understand more about the reform, I still am pretty fuzzy about it. I feel like it has good intentions, but I'm not sure how it will turn out. I don't think I am educated enough on the subject to really say whether it is a good idea or not, because the people that voted and passed this reform know a lot more that I do. While there are holes in our system now, I can still see holes in the new system that some people are gonna want to fix, then that will lead to new fixes and so forth. I don't think there can ever be a perfect solution so a problem that is so big and effects us so much, but hopefully this reform is a step in the right direction!
ReplyDelete-Brenna Hislop, Period 2
The video was quite helpful in making me understand more about the health care reform. It gave me new insights from both the past system and the future system's perspectives. I personally advocate the reform Obama is trying to implement. The primary reason is that it is immoral for insurance companies to turn patients down because of the patients' preexisting health condition. It seems like that in the past system, people who need help the most had to suffer. Obama's reform seems to solve this problem, but the main issue is the cost. People say that it is impractical and will sky rocket the government deficit. My thought on the cost issue is that high income earners and insurance companies should at least sacrifice some financial gain for the gain of morality. Don't people say that morality is the basis of our society and is the core for a society's well-being?
ReplyDelete-Chris Oh, Period 5
I think that the video was helpful, but was made from a democratic perspective. There has to be more that is wrong with the healthcare bill that we are getting. Obama is a person who thinks himself as elite, and introduces all of these socialist programs without thinking what it could actually do the people it effects.
ReplyDelete-John Morgan Nemelka, Period 5
I agree that it isn't right for the insurance companies to be able to be able to turn down people who would be more likely to need insurance help. The reform isn't perfect, and there won't be a way to make it perfect any time soon. The video shows that medical professionals will be getting the short stick. Many services will be offered for free, and medical technology companies will have to help fund it. Yes, it will help those who can't pay for insurance, but the funding should come from somewhere else, something like a fat tax. -Christopher Osborn, period 2
ReplyDeleteFirst, I think that Health Care is completely corrupt. All of America has turned into people wanting to make money. That sickens me. (Okay this is a bit of an exaggeration.)But truly I think all types of business or things that are supposed to help people only do it for profits.(well yeah if were looking at it through economic terms then yeah this would be obvious )(But let us not focus on one perspective and look at the whole.)(Seriously, every motivation to do any 'good' has to come with a benefit, which is usually money.)(It has come down to everyone trying to reach the "American Dream" which everyone believes as becoming richer (technically it’s supposed to be about becoming someone and about having a better life and what not, which in this generation means becoming richer or better)). (Anyways back to healthcare) Well I’m watching this video in sections and I’m not sure if my understanding is right but what I’m getting is that insurance companies are keeping any unused money for profits and that’s why they take people who need it the most out of their plans so that they don’t have to spend as much. Hmm. Maybe that same profit can go to others who need the insurance. For instance, helping pay medicine costs but let’s not get carried away with giving money away. The loop wholes are the benefits which make this reform seem like a good idea. But we can always expect some to take advantage of the system that’s why they want to make everyone buy insurance. (Okay sorry I know I’m stating the obvious). The ultimate goal it seems is to make insurance a business (first by requiring it then by having business compete) to help decrease the federal debt. Okay it seems there are too many things the government wants the new insurance plans to do making it seem like there won’t be any profit or enough to decrease the national debt. They’re promising too much and they’re using the wealthy to pay for it. (This could go two ways: this is unfair or they should be willing to sacrifice a little)(I’m not sure I understand this plan yet mainly because they tried to include everyone and every possible person with different circumstance so I’ll have to watch it several times to fully understand). So in the end it seems this reform is going to cost around in the billions and the plan will give too much away and they’ll try to make that affordable by taxing others but not everything they’re taxing seems like a good idea. I think this will increase national debt somehow and make a lot of people angry. () First, let’s start off small. By requiring healthcare companies not to turndown people who need it the most and making limits and requirements. Then they should be required to have a certain extent on profit and the rest to helping pay for medicine for the elderly and others things that will help people not just give away money. As for the rest of the plan I’m not sure requiring everyone to have healthcare is a good idea; that should be discussed as to why everyone should be require to do so and then look at those who can’t afford it and want to have it (then possibly those people can have those options with The Exchange plan). Like I said before this all seems to gain money (why? Because they will give money to small businesses to grow and get money from the easiest source: the wealthy and they want insurance companies to compete by making it a requirement to have insurance and then they want that money for the government to somehow help pay for debt and other things. And they also think they will make more money by then fining those who don’t have insurance). But it looks like it costs more to implement this new reform so like I stated earlier let’s start off small. And I think we’re trying to make more money so let’s tax some other things that people do anyways even if it’s bad like possibly the tanning or fat tax, or other things. That way we discourage bad things and make money. Note: I’m not sure I understood everything or anything so this is what I understood.-Jocelyn M. P:2
ReplyDeleteWowza. Everyone has so much to say about this. I still feel pretty confused, although the video definitely helped quite a bit. I think it sounds like a pretty good idea, although it does push government involvement quite heavily. I think the only way we are going to know if it's successful is by going through it and seeing what happens. I think that if everything goes horribly the government will work their hardest to make amends, and if it benefits the people of our country, they'll keep it. There's obviously a lot that we still don't understand since it's like 1,000 pages, but I think the people that wrote it probably worked really hard to make it count if it's that long. Hopefully everything will go as planned and work out well. Time is the best answer here I think! --Hunter Gibson
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