I'm a Libertarian, and I think that socialized health care is both morally wrong and contrary to the ideals this country was founded on. But that doesn't matter. I'm trying to figure out a convincing argument that will allow me to play devil's advocate when discussing this issue. Because let's be honest, if you can't argue both sides of an issue than you really don't understand it. The approach I'm taking goes back to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government cannot restrict those things without some sort of due process. This is why you have the RIGHT to a lawyer when you're arrested, in order to preserve your liberty. Not having access to a doctor would restrict your access to life itself, and as such must be provided. The government has a moral obligation to get you into a doctor's office if you're sick, just like a lawyer's office if you're acccused as a crime. Would anybody like to help me work on this? And please don't reaffirm what I already know.
2007-10-17
04:09:51
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