Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
Yes I do and I work hard to get it. I have worked hard all my life. I worked my way through undergraduate school. Once I had my degree I went out and got a good job. Then I worked my way through graduate school. I bust my ass to have what I have.
Sure there are many people that work as hard as me and don't have health care. But more times there are people who do not work as hard as me that do not have health care.
I could have choose a different route and may not have health care. Instead I chose to do what I have done and have earned it myself.
I think Heathcare should be made more affordable so that more people can afford it. However, I do not think we as a nation should be giving it out for free and making the people who are already wrking hard for their healthcare pay for everyone else's healthcare as well.
i think i just lost some respect for you.
My father died when i was 17. THE DAY AFTER HE DIED, my health insurance was dropped. Because i was 17, i was able to pick up the CHIP insurance (welfare)...that only lasted until a month after i graduated HS. Since then, I've been paying $113/mth for a PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT. Right now, I'm paying on a $500 ambulance bill. I had to stop seeing my therapist for my depression b/c i couldnt afford it.
I'd like to think that i deserve a little bit better healthcare coverage, as an American Citizen who's struggling to find a job in my field and can't afford it right now for myself.
I'm sure you'd feel the same way if it were your mother or sister who was in a position like mine.