Obama's Health Plan

President Obama's drive to give every American a viable health plan has been facing so much opposition that I'm worried American's will be cheated again. I heard today that people who are already insured privately are quite happy with their plan and don't want change but what of those who can't afford a private plan?

American's have to face the fact that a universal plan such proposed by Obama is going to mean higher taxation but the benefits in the long run are well worth it. I've lived under the effects of having no public health insurance to having our present government coverage and I can tell you there is no comparison.

Whether you are ill or pregnant, having no insurance coverage is a stressful and dangerous proposition. With no insurance you are more apt to neglect medical care or, just as bad, receive it and lose your home to pay the cost. Universal health care will never be perfect because the human beings running it are far from perfect. There is unbelievable waste that, thanks to watchdogs, sometimes can be held in check. But, there is no calmer moment than receiving excellent health care without a huge bill handed to you at the end.

Higher taxes to cover universal health care will be mostly felt by the rich so we average people shouldn't worry about it too much. I firmly feel that a few extra dollars taken out of one's paycheck every week is a small price to pay for the comfort of knowing you will always be able to afford health care.

I'm so proud of Obama for attacking this incredible problem in the United States so early in his presidency. It's been a long time coming and weaker presidents haven't had the courage to go up against the powerful lobbies which are trying desperately to protect outrageous profits now enjoyed in the medical field.

Obama will be proven right after all is said and done but, in the meantime, I hope he has the stamina to stay in the fight.