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Response to: The United States Should Provide a Universal Health Care

The United States should provide a Universal Health Care by Alora Boot is an editorial that addresses an important issue in the United States.   Adopting a Universal Health Care System has been debated on for many years, but never come to fruition.     The author attached two articles with substantial evidence of how citizens and the government can both benefit from a Universal Health Care System.   One article points how other countries, some less wealthy than the United states, that have already adopted the universal health care system actually spend less per person than the United States.   In the other article the author attached, it states that many citizens file bankruptcy to survive drowning in debt from medical bills.   I agree with the author that our nation should adopt this type of healthcare system.   Our government does not stand by its Preamble to the United States Constitution: “ We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
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Should Birth Control Be Free Preventative Care?

Should Birth Control Be Free Preventative Care? Whether or not birth control should be free and a part of preventative care has been a big debate.   Proponents of having birth control as preventative care state that not only does it prevent unplanned pregnancies, but even more it lowers health risks for women. Opponents of having birth control as a preventative care state that tax payers should not have to pay for another person’s healthcare. Does paying taxes really outweigh the health benefits a preventative care medication can provide?   In our nation it can and it does. It is a sad reality that it always comes down to money and not humanity.   The need for birth control coverage is necessary in the United States.   The National Health Statistics report that 62% of women in the United States with the reproductive age range of 15-44 use birth control as a form of preventative care to treat the many different conditions that can develop in a woman’s reproductive organs.   It is
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Paid Paternal Leave editorial is a great topic written by Juliet Moeller. It’s been an issue that is often talked about but with no beneficial outcomes has come it.   I agree with Juliet Moeller, The United State should pass a law that requires the government to fund maternity leave; and or pass a law that requires employers to provide paid maternity leave.   Have given birth just 12 months ago, I can relate.   Fortunately my job paid 6 weeks of maternity leave, but with the catch that I do not use my 2 weeks of vacation days.   This meant, I had to work up until the day I gave birth, literally.   This also meant any time off for my prenatal appointments were not paid as well.   I was one of the fortunate ones that had a baby before our company changed the policy.   The policy is now up to 12 weeks maternity leave with no pay.   This is absolutely unjust.   I truly did not feel recovered from all the after effects of given birth.   It takes longer than 6-12 weeks for a woman to
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Voting is Vital! Make Election Day a national holiday. Why do we vote on a Tuesday? It is known that Election Day falls on a Tuesday to accommodate the farmers’ population lifestyle back in the mid 1800’s. Farmers had to travel far by horse and buggy from their rural land to the nearest city to vote. The weekends were designated for working on the farm and attending church. Monday was designated for the long travel and to rest before voting on Tuesday. Today Tuesday is not a convenient day to go vote. Now our country is urbanized, and the norm for an American lifestyle has become more hectic and harder to balance. So for some eligible voters, neglecting their responsibility of voting is easier than neglecting their everyday responsibilities in their life. Would more eligible voters make their civic duty of voting more of a priority if Election Day were made into a holiday? In the 2016 Presidential election voter turnout was at an all-time low. Voter apathy played a hug
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“You’re Disillusioned. That’s fine. Vote Anyway.” is an editorial by The New York Times. This editorial argues, as the title suggests, that just because one is disappointed by and may not believe in a candidate fully does not mean they should not vote. It also suggests that not voting is irresponsible, and with that comes consequences. The writer’s argument is supported by statistics of the voter’s turnout for the 2016 presidential election and how that affects our nation now. It’s supported by focusing on “In 2016, nearly 40 percent of eligible voters chose not to vote. Many who showed up to vote for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 were apparently so underwhelmed by Hillary Clinton that they simply stayed home. And, of course, there were the voters who chose third-party candidates who had no chance of winning the presidential election but were still able to affect the outcome in key states.” This editorial is for anyone who in the past has not voted or is thinking about not voting
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  The editorial by the Houston Chronicle Where’s that Texan pride in the voting booth? argues that Texas residents lack pride, and lack a true understanding of the importance in voting, as the title may suggest.   It also suggests that Texas residents don’t show up to vote.   The writer’s argument is supported by evidence of recent statics by the University of Florida that have made apparent of the decrease number of voters in Texas due to voter apathy and demographics, such as ethnicity and age.   The voter apathy argument focuses on “statisticians ranked the Lone Star State among the worst in the nation in voter turnout.   Only 28 percent of the Texas voters participated in the 2014 general election.   Compare that to Maine, which led the country with 58 percent of its voters going to the poll.” The demographics such as age and ethnicity argument focuses on “a third of the state’s Hispanic population can’t vote because they are under age 18, compared to 20 percent of whites. Jus
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Beto O’Rourke has spoken!   On October 4, 2018, The Huffington Post published an article by Columnist, Richard North Patterson titled Beto O’Rourkeand the Persistence of Hope .   Richard North Patterson is the New York Times best-selling author of 22 novels, and also a former chairman of Common Cause, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. This is a highlight article of what Beto O’Rourke stands for and how he eloquently answered a question that went viral back in August, 2018.   The question was in regards to NFL players taking a knee and whether or not it is disrespectful to our country.   If you read my introduction you have a pretty good idea of my views and beliefs. As you can see my blog spot is titled Voting is Vital, and with the fall midterm election approaching, I feel this article is necessary and suiting. We need more people elected as representatives that will actually represent, speak, and fight for the people; ALL PEOPLE.   This article, for anyone who i
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