The Health of Illegal Immigrants

Our focus is on the wrong thing. As an American, I hope to see healthcare reform soon. But, let's look at the facts as I see them. I am already supporting illegal immigrants as well as others without health insurance. Every time someone goes to the emergency room, and can't pay the bill, those paying for insurance see an increase in our premiums. I am also supporting those Americans that file a lawsuit against a doctor and receive exorbitant amounts of money. Do I want to support these people? Not really. I want to help those in need, but I don't want to help those that won't help themselves.

I asked a Mexican immigrant I know what it really means to be an illegal immigrant. He informed me that when you live in Mexico, a third world country, you have to apply for a border pass. You have to have at least $200 cash saved up and your application has to be approved. He said that he has seen some people's application take 10 years to be approved or denied. So, those folks that want to have a better life sometimes brave the deserts of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to get to the United States. I can't be too mad at someone who wants to live in America, because this is a wonderful nation. I am very mad at the corruption all over the world that pushes people to have to live outside of the law to have a chance.

A lot of people are outraged that our president is pushing for socialized healthcare. Yet they don't mind sending their kids to a socialized public school or being protected by a socialized military and law enforcement agency. If they are worried about paying for a public health option, ask our military and government officials where all that "lost" money went in the Middle East. I'm sure the amount of cash money that was "lost" could fund this public option for years to come.

So give credit where credit is due. Look to our elected officials that have put these laws into place, and hold them accountable for not providing basic human rights to everyone who steps foot onto American soil.