Why you should support Medicare-for-All.

Here’s why, regardless of your political ideology, you should support Medicare-for-All.

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Healthcare is a human right. That statement sums up my personal support for Medicare-for-All. Healthcare should not be tied to employment or the ability to pay thousands of dollars. The American Healthcare system is beyond broken; it’s morally reprehensible. We condemn people to death or economic ruin for coming down with cancer, commodify their ability to stay alive, and allow health insurance companies to profit off of sick people in their most vulnerable times. This is sickening. We must end it as soon as possible, especially as we endure a global pandemic. Folks that oppose universal healthcare usually cite costs, fear of limiting choices, and the lack of support it has. Let’s discuss why all of these reasons are complete bull sh*t.

Cost

Before we discuss how much Medicare-for-All(M4A) costs, we must first acknowledge that Americans spend more on healthcare than any other country. One might assume that as a result of that, we get better care, but that assumption is…