Peer Response to Purple Cow: Health Care Reform

Ivan wrote about the newly passed legislation on Health Care Reform. He first discusses those who are in favor of the bill, the progressives. He looked at the article written by the NAACP. He did a good job in stating their beliefs that the bill will benefit the middle class and tax the upper classes. I feel that there are many more groups than just the NAACP that are all on the same boat in this regard.

The middle class is finally getting their cut in my opinion. Many people of the middle class cannot afford the pricey health care provided as of now, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions. Many people walk around without insurance, and when tragedies strike, their families are forced to bite the bullet.

Ivan later goes on to talk about the conservatives point of view on the bill, extensively discussing Rick Crawford's take. Crawford thinks that Democrats have given the illusion to the American people that costs will be cut for the middle class, when in his opinion they will not be. He also feels that it isn't right to tax a single group of people (the upper class) during this recession that we are trying to get through.

I disagree with Mr. Crawford thoroughly as he's trying to protect his voters who often are of upper class status. His reasoning for his statements don't carry much weight in my opinion, as the upper class can handle a tax raise. Even in these tough times, upper class members can still keep their lifestyles going, so they can afford to pay more for a good cause and for their fellow countrymen.

I am very progressive when it comes to this matter in that the taxes for the upper class should be higher regardless of the health bill, simply because it's common sense. If you make x amount more money than someone who makes 40,000 dollars a year, you should be able to dip into your paycheck for more tax.

I agreed with Ivan's view and felt that he did a good job in projecting different articles on a highly controversial topic in today's news.