We value our veterans, our troops, and their families. One of the ways we do that is providing healthcare - through Tricare and the VA.
It's "socialized" healthcare - taxpayer funded (for the most part - families of active duty can opt to receive private care for a copay).
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It's right there in our Declaration of Independence that we value the life of all. And we all get sick sometimes, we all need to see a doctor, we all should get flu shots.
So one way to show we value all is to make sure all have healthcare.
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Universal healthcare doesn't mean the end of private insurance - it just means that private insurance isn't the default option.
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Labor unions do a great job negotiating for their workers - but what if your health wasn't a bargaining chip for your employers?
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What if you could leave a horrible job, even start your own business because you knew that you wouldn't go bankrupt because of a car accident or cancer diagnosis?
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I am extremely grateful that I was able to take the risk of running for office, and then to start my nonprofit, because I have my healthcare covered by the VA. It's not a perfect system (that doesn't exist) - but imagine if everyone had that freedom to dream big.
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