Health Care Reform

Health care reform has been an issue since Franklin Roosevelt's administration and has been an enormous issue in the public debate. Many liberal democrats have played with the idea of a government-run health care option. I support this option for many reasons. Many of you may be thinking why should our government be giving out handouts. There is no doubt that government is for the people and that the State exists for us; we do not exist for the state. This reasoning allows us to believe that the government may complete tasks that improve the human condition, help the poor, and help those whose voices aren't heard too often.
One of the federal government's roles in the economy is creating competition. This role creates a plethora of other roles and powers. The Health Care system needs competition to lower premiums and if creating a government-run system to compete in the health-care industry then that is what needs to be done. The good quality of healthcare provided and the price given by the government will force healthcare industries to pull their prices down, or in fact do the opposite, which is what I am fearful of. The American people will be provided with quality healthcare and while the deficit goes up, a healthcare package will certainly serve as a stimulus for the American people.
Even if this is not achieved, healthcare reform will surely come. Those who do not want reform simply ignore the voice of the American people. The election has shown what the people want; a government that is positive, progressive, and participatory and that is what the Democrats are offering. The Republicans surely need to make some party changes, but what kind of changes relies on their rival, Barack Obama.