Universal Health Care

Universal healthcare. An idea which seems essential in ensuring fair and proper healthcare across the country, but when it was first introduced, it was treated like a death sentence. It all started when a man known as Tommy Douglas saw the plight of his fellow Canadians, and the need of basic healthcare for everyone. He was a true Canadian, sharing the ideals we all favor, and accomplishing achievements most people would've expected to see after several generations.
   Many countries have adopted Canada's policy on Universal Healthcare, whereas many other countries such as the U.S. have only recently started the uphill fight to get it. It truly is a blessing for many, and for many others a lifesaver (literally). In it's simplest form, it really is quite a beautiful concept. Everyone gets the right to have access to free medical care, regardless of their race, sex, or financial situation. No doubt thousands of lives have probably been saved because of it, and millions more benefited from it. By combining forces, so that everyone pitches in a little, we can ensure that no one is forced to chose between getting surgery, or receiving an education. Behind the Universal Health Care plan lies the blood sweat and tears of those who fought for it, namely Tommy Douglas. It was a fight like none other, putting the MMA to shame. Canada has been the arrowhead for the international community, spearheading projects, concepts, and humane ideas first-hand. We don't mind spreading the benefits of out ideas, in fact we try encouraging other countries to become a more ideal place to live in.

As a Canadian, I am very proud of this accomplishment, and I feel the world in general can benefit from our ideas. I firmly beleive that sharing is indeed caring, and that one good idea deserves another. Universal healthcare has been with me ever since I was born, so I really don't know how life would be like without it. My parents on the other hand are always amazed by the simplistic, yet greatly beneficial qualities of such a concept, and deep down must always thank Tommy Douglas before entering a hospital, or a doctor's clinic. Canadians must never lose sight of our roots, and must have a good grip on the ideals and beliefs our forefathers fostered in this land. There will always be some conflict, but by pitching in as one, we can ensure that there will be plenty to reap for everyone.