Dear fellow citizens: What ever happened to “government for the people”? How could President Donald Trump possibly consider “just let Obamacare fail” with blatant disregard for all who might be harmed by that tactic?
How it is that so many members of Congress who claim to value the sanctity of life actually back all these various health care proposals that could harm so many? If one values life, how about working to figure out how to take care of the currently living by guaranteeing health care to all, no matter one’s age, monetary means or pre-existing conditions.
How can Speaker Paul Ryan and others extol how the “free market system” will be best for health care? Have they never been financially stressed? Have they never had to contend with a serious health issue?
The free-market system works well for many things, but it totally depends on the individual having the money to buy the product. It’s fine to forgo eating out if you don’t have the money, but if your child develops cancer, you will want the best possible health care no matter what.
And when a family is dealing with a serious health crisis, it is so difficult to analyze all the possible options for care, much less try to shop around for the cheapest MRI. And remember, it is the “free market system” that has brought us Big Pharma and the $300-plus Epi-Pen.
Tell your story to others. Stand up for our future.
ANNE ONION
Gilmanton