Health Care Discussion Rxn

During the class discussion on Friday, I was struck with some new insight. One of the most outstanding was the question, "Why do prisoners get more health coverage than citizens do?" by Alex Fino. This strengthened my belief that health coverage should be a right as this would provide a more acceptable leverage than lowering the health care of prisoners. As I have stated in class, "Why should we value health care differently than government services such as the fire department or the police department?" It may be argued that these services are to protect other citizens, but one must take into account that the postal service is another government program. This may be somewhat inaccurate statistics, as I remember being told this, but cannot confirm, but Americans pay less taxes than citizens of other countries. In this respect, Americans should learn to take care of one another financially. It is every citizen that makes this country (at least it should be...) and to neglect another citizen's suffering is to harm America. Not only do Americans need to take care of one another, but also of themselves. I will admit that I am a victim of the fast food appeal, but I balance this out by being active. Other countries, such as China and Japan, rely less on engine transportation, cars and such, and more on physical transportation, bicycles and walking. These countries have a much less obesity rate. With fewer health problems, the health care system can be relieved and universal health care may be more accepted. Eat your fruits and vegetables!