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Socialized medicine

Lately, the group Conservatives for Patients Rights has been launching ads against universal health care. They plan to spend $15-$20 million to defeat any health care proposal put forward.

Not only do I completely agree with CPR (Good Acronym Choice), they are spreading the right message. Instead of focusing on costs, they are focusing on the health care realities. They cite British and Canadian families who suffered on waiting lists, were denied tests, or even treatment because of Philly-style patronage boards.

For years, conservatives have focused on cost, not practicality. We do already have a form of government-run health care in America… the V.A. Although we all salute our vets and recognize they deserve benefits, the fact that veterans often don’t get the care they need should prove that socialized medicine is not the answer. How about the fact there is a Veteran’s claims court?! If I need a test, do I have to go to court if the government denies it? If us conservatives focused on these practicalities, I’m sure our message would resonate more.

Another example of so-called socialized medicine are SCHIP, Medicare, and Medicaid. These examples are harder to prove, but the message of waste and practicality is still similar.

So, I salute not only our veterans, but Conservatives for Patients Rights, which is spreading the real message against universal health care. As concerned as I am about the cost, the message of practicality is something conservatives should really be emphasizing.

May 14, 2009 at 9:25 am

--Daniel Livingston

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