Obama's Health Care Plan is beneficial to the United States of America

Resolved: Obama's Health Care Plan Due to limited time, my opponent has only responded to some of my points, and in the comments section. I will let the judges decide the implications of this. For convenience, I will quote my opponent's arguments. *************** (quote) Due to my tardiness, I will only post a short amount in respect to my opponent. Final round is a go. ============== Lower Costs ============== If my previous arguments are not enough, here is a simple way that the free market system is superior to universal healthcare. My friend has a hearing condition that requires him to wear hearing aides to be able to hear at all. He has multiple medical bills regarding his ears every year. Under the free market system, he is allowed to buy healthcare that fits his needs. Companies can tailor their services to meet his needs. That is currently what they are doing for him. Obviously, everyone needs different healthcare. I have no hearing problems, and it would be ridiculous for me to get my friend's healthcare. I can save money by not buying the healthcare that he needs. If the government is going to do a decent job providing healthcare, they could not force someone to buy healthcare that would not fit their needs. They would need healthcare that would cover everyone. Then I end up paying for healthcare that I don't need. How on God's green Earth does that save money? ============= Bad news for 85% ============= My opponent hardly touches this topic. Here is the only real counter he gives: "Even if 85% of Americans end up having to pay more, imagine how much good it could do for the other 15%. Resolution affirmed. " Whoa whoa whoa! What happened to LOWER taxes for the middle class? (the 85% of America) What happened to NO INCREASE in taxes? Does my opponent not contradict himself here? First he says we will lower costs and keep taxes low, then he says that we will pay for it by raising taxes? Decide for yourself, but that hardly seems rational. Thank you opponent for the debate, and judges for your time. (/quote) *************** ======== Lower Costs ======== This is a misrepresentation of the universal healthcare system. Universal healthcare does not mean that all healthcare is the same, only that it is run by the same organization. You and your hearing-impaired friend might both have insurance from Big Health Care Company, but your policies are still different. Likewise, policies can be different in universal health care as well. In fact, due to its size and government backing, universal healthcare is even MORE mutable than traditional privatized health care. ============ Bad news for 85% ============ "Whoa whoa whoa! What happened to LOWER taxes for the middle class? (the 85% of America) What happened to NO INCREASE in taxes? " What a delicious case of quote mining. I recommend that the reader re-read my last paragraph in round 2 to get the context and to understand why this point is already answered. ======== Conclusion ======== Obama's Health Care Plan will lower costs for the average American by making the system more efficient. The Plan will strengthen public health by providing better healthcare to employers, school systems, and individuals and families. Even if half of the plan is unsuccessful, it can still be shown that overall, Obama's Health Care Plan is beneficial to the United States of America. Resolution affirmed.