Introduction: Quote: “Love it or hate it, Obamacare is the law of the land. It was passed by Congress, signed into law by President Obama, declared constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court and ratified by a majority of Americans, who reelected the president for a second term.” Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District. Today, My partner(s), { }, and I, Isabella Fremer stand against the resolution that U.S. citizens should have the right to decide wheter to purchase healthcare coverage. Observation I: Definitions (Topicality) Citizen: an inhabitant of a city or town; especially:one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman Source:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citizen Right: Fit; …show more content…
However, the government can’t just snap their fingers and make everything go away. The rights are already in the hands of the people, so they can either pay for healthcare, or pay the penalty. Disobeying the government will not provide a impactful protest, it will only further prove the negative case. If the people don’t obey, why should the rights be given to them? Observation IV: Advantages Advantage I: The affirmative team said Healthcare will be provided for those who want it but not for people who don’t want it and penalized for their decision, BUT that is the situation already. Summary: If this is the situation already, then why is it an advantage? Advantage II: The affirmative team said Healthcare will not be mandatory, and less money will be spent, BUT money on healthcare is not the problem. Summary: Money spent on heathcare, will be used for other things like personal care (Starbucks) and entertainment, will just increase your household money to be spent on unhealthy things, thus increasing the need for