While, we have always, witnessed, partisan – politics, in some forms, in this nation, it seems, in recent memory, never, to the degree, we see it, today! When, this behavior, transforms itself, into, being, obstructionists, and, little, of consequence, seems to get achieved, and/ or, even, addressed, doesn’t that seem, to be, concerning, the quality future, the generations – to – follow, need and deserve? When nearly, every American, needs and deserves, certain things, and, politics, interferes, we must address this, sooner, rather than later! With, that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 6 specific things/ areas, which must be addressed, in a well – considered, timely manner.
1. Access to affordable medicine: Although,we like to pride – ourselves, on our health – care, system, the data, says something, different! In, nearly, every area/ analysis, we are, at – best, middle – of – the – road, in how we treat, the health of our people! Why are we, the only, major nation, where access to quality care, depends on one’s personal finances, etc? Why is the cost of prescription drugs, so much higher, than the rest – of – the – world? Why is medical/ health insurance, so costly, and limiting? Shouldn’t quality health care be a right, rather than, simply, a privilege, to the few? Continue reading