Man, a public option for health insurance sure would come in handy right now. I'm employed full time, I pay taxes, I contribute to society, and I have a college degree but I don't have health insurance. Why, you might ask? Because my employer will not offer it to me now. So, what is it about all of that says I don't deserve health care? Or that I deserve to pay outrageous prices for health care that I can't afford? Keeping in mind that those taxes coming out of each pay check (that I earned through my full-time job) goes to pay for Medicaid and Medicare for low-income and elderly people, shouldn't I have an option, too, since I'm paying those taxes? Don't get me wrong; I'm happy to contribute to something that will help so many that need it. But what about the help I need? And it's not like I'm sitting back and letting others take care of me, getting a free ride. I work just as hard as the next young professional. So, why don't I deserve affordable health care? Can someone please explain it to me?
Thanks.
-The Confused Feminist
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