Elected 2In this society, there is a problem that makes life dangerous and difficult for people. This is the current situation of the health system. Why are only certain people able to receive the benefits they need? A few different situations of people in my life will be covered. It's not fair that some people get excellent health care while others struggle to get the care they need just as much. In what follows, 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 seems to be a lottery that determines who gets coverage and who doesn't. If you choose the right job, you will get lucky and end up 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 employer coverage are making the problem worse (Beauchamp). Our country is considering moving to a universal health care system. By doing this, everyone will receive an equal share of the money spent to keep us safe and healthy. The evolution of this system would be dramatic, but perhaps not as much as we think. By adopting a conservative position, it is possible to cover everyone. This would prevent irresponsible behavior and put an end to the inefficiency and waste prevalent in the current system (Menzel). Personally, I was in a happy situation a few months ago. I was involved in a work accident. I was admitted to the hospital and had to stay there for a few days while being monitored for my injuries. Fortunately, everything worked... middle of paper ...... 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 argument 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 the American way: 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.