It is ok for the government to get involved!

I have come to realize that one major obstacle that keeps America from adopting universal health care, is the fear of government involvement. Although, we see government involvement in the field of health care working for other thriving nations, we refuse to see the benefits and in fact the responsibility we should be placing on our government to provide all of us with coverage. Israel is a great example of a nation that has let the government take the lead in health care. The people are not afraid nor are they hesitant to let the government be a figurehead in health care.
Additionally, I believe that there needs to be a revolutionary spin on the principle of individuality in America. I know that America is founded on principles of independence, liberty, and individualism. These are good principles and values, but we need to re-shape the way individualism is viewed. Just because we unify as a country under one government who will provide every citizen with health care, it does not mean we are denouncing our rights and our uniqueness- our individuality. In terms of health care, we need to shift from an individual-goal oriented society into a group-goal oriented society, once again realizing that this does not mean we are giving up our individuality. Israel views health care as a right and as something that everyone should have access to. I think America needs to do the same.