Socialism and capitalism are, without a doubt, two somewhat opposing economic thoughts and system. Most of the arguments that come up when debating about these systems center on equality and the role of government in our economy. Socialists' beliefs include the idea that inequality is inferior to the success of the economy and society, and that …show more content…
The poll asks "which of the following approaches for providing health care in the US would you prefer?" with 'replacing the current health care system with a new government run health care system' or 'maintaining the current system based mostly on private health insurance' as the leading choices. Throughout these set years, results showed an indirect relationship between those who want to replace the current system and those who want to maintain it. Results for those who want to replace the current system was at 33% in 2001, increasing to about 41% as of 2007. Results for those who want to maintain it, on the other hand, decreased from 61% in 2001 to about 48% in 2007 (The Gallup Organization). Consequently, the US shifted from a health care system mostly based on private health insurance, to a government-run health care system. Through this, the government was able to establish programs that aimed to benefit the elderly and those who were struggling …show more content…
However, as a student working to enter the medical field and a member of this society, I realized the healthcare system is a very significant issue that, not only me but others as well, need to start paying more attention to. Not only does this cover tax issues, but jobs, innovation, and individual freedom as well. While emphasis on society as a whole rather than private or individual profit is morally better, these can cause many problems due to its restrictions and limitations.
So if I were to ask myself: Would I rather have a hand out from the government or a paycheck from a business? I'd choose the latter, as I think more Americans would too. Although a socialist health care system was introduced to aid the elderly and poor, I prefer less government intervention as I believe this would introduce lesser inefficiencies among the economy and society. One must remember that if the government has enough power to give us everything, then they are also capable and powerful enough to take everything