I think the answer is clear; Yes! There is a serious lack of priority in this county when our budget for defense is great than that of our public healthcare. When our priority is fighting wars across the globe, when the real suffering is happening right here. The unheard suffering of those living in fear because they can't be sick, or fall and hurt themselves, or get a cavity because they might face financial ruin trying to pay off their medical bills. Healthcare in this country is a privilege, while it should be without question a right. It happens not only on a federal level but a local one too. For instance when Governor Pawlenty refused federal funding for healthcare amounting to $800,000 to instead using state taxed money to match rather then take the FREE money. As we continue to struggle to find the optimal solution to this ever pressing issue, people continue to lead lives of silent fear and personal suffering.
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