Topic > The Power of Government - 629

According to the source it is stated that installing universal healthcare will lead to increased taxes and limit the civil liberties of our citizens. It states that universal healthcare is the key step in paving the way for the development of autocratic government and the diminution of our most indispensable rights and freedoms. Throughout history our nation, along with many other countries, has evolved from the reigns of feudal tyranny to modern democracy. For years our ancestors fought to give our nation the right to freedom, and as citizens we fought to protect these precious freedoms. However, history has taught us that freedom without order can be harmful to society. As a nation we have seen that when there is no power in government there is no order, and without order people will suffer economic hardship. Regarding healthcare, the source states that government intervention entails large economic consequences for the individual due to high tax rates. However, to maintain stability within a society we must satisfy the needs of all citizens and to do this people must participate through taxes in order to satisfy the needs of all rather than a small percentage of individuals. The source's view tends to demonize reform ideas in fear of raising taxes on the population to provide healthcare to all individuals without limitations. It is this fear that has distanced society from the possible progress humanity can achieve. As a nation we must embrace the idea of ​​improving the lives of society as a whole and move from a classical liberal way of thinking to a more collectivist approach, for the benefit of all members. The role of government is to pursue policies that create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Unlike the source, the ideas of modern liberalism do not fear government power. Instead, use this power as a source of good by limiting poor living conditions, discrimination and exploitation. With government help we can create a society with a greater degree of economic egalitarianism through progressive taxation, income distribution, and economic policies to balance economic success. Universal healthcare is just another way to benefit the public and not individual interests. The source's ideas are highly unjustified by stating that government intervention can harm the life of the citizen, on the contrary it can help the citizen by protecting their rights and helping them to prosper as individuals and create a prosperous economy..