Chosen 2In this society there is a problem that makes life dangerous and difficult for people. This is the current situation of the healthcare system. Why are only some people able to get the benefits they need? Some different situations of people in my life will be discussed. It's not fair that some people enjoy great healthcare while others struggle just to get the care they equally need. Below, I will argue that a conservative but universal healthcare system is the only ethical solution to the problems we face today. In our current system there appears to be a lottery that determines who gets coverage and who doesn't. If you choose the right job, you will be lucky and you will find yourself in a good situation. But, on the other hand, sometimes people choose the only jobs available. These companies take advantage of this situation and are not required to provide health insurance. Rising insurance costs, a poorer middle class, and shifting coverage by employers are making the problem worse (Beauchamp). Our country is considering moving to universal healthcare. This way, everyone will have an equal share of the money spent to keep us safe and healthy. Shifting this system would be dramatic, but perhaps not as dramatic as we think. By taking a conservative position you can cover everyone. It would help prevent irresponsible free riding and stop the inefficiency and waste prevalent in the current system (Menzel). Personally, a few months ago I was in a lucky situation. I was involved in an accident at work. I was admitted to hospital and had to stay for a few days while I was observed for injuries. Luckily everything worked... halfway through the card... title. September 23, 1996.Freeman, Samuel, “Original Position,” The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2009 edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = .Arneson, Richard, “Equality of Opportunity,” The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2008 edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = .Menzel, Paul T., 1942- & Light, Donald, 1942-. (2006). A conservative case for universal access to health care. Hastings Center Report 36(4), 36-45. Retrieved November 19, 2009 from the MUSE project database. Dan E. Beauchamp. (1992). Universal health care, American style: A single-fund approach to health care reform. Journal of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics 2(2), 125-135. Retrieved December 28, 2009 from the MUSE project database.