Adrianna Dueck – The Corsair
Obama’s new Health Care bill is probably the most disturbing and troubling problem that America is having currently. Even more unfortunate is the fact that I, along with most college students, have no idea what is actually going on inside of the closed doors in Washington D.C. Now I’m not saying that we should or will ever have the chance to read these bills from beginning to end, but the student body of America needs to become more involved in what is going on in the nation’s capitol.
After having a brief discussion about it with my ultra-conservative parents, which will be followed by research of my own, I have gained a small grasp on what’s going on politically. Several states are actually in an uproar trying to get the bill reserved in court, but the main controversy is that health care will be required for everyone and payment premiums will almost indefinitely go up.
I have also heard lots of smoke surrounding the tea party mini-rebellions, but that doesn’t interest me so much as a journalist. While controversial issues like the tea party may cause scandal, I don’t consider them to be news unless actions are actually taken. The only thing that the members of said group seem do be doing in my knowledge is making politicians really ticked off and displaying rowdy behavior on courthouse steps.
Back to the health bill. The thing that concerns me the most regarding it is the fact that everyone will be required to have health insurance and pay a minimum premium for it. I am fortunate to be a member of one of the healthiest families on earth, so my parents have never had it and our doctor trips have always consisted of the once-a-year checkup. What will I do, though, when I move out? If the bill goes through will I be required to buy insurance even though I don’t need it (we pay our annual doctor visit out of pocket)? Should I get it just in case of having to go to a hospital for causes such as an accident? What if I buy it, pay a huge premium and never end up using it? I will spend the next couple of days researching this and will be back to blog more once I have been truly “informed.”