by Ronnie Dauber

Created on: July 20, 2009   Last Updated: November 05, 2009

Health Care Reform in America has become a prime concern to everyone, but whose voice is being heard more? Citizens are crying out desperately for help; politicians are looking at reform to improve the economy; and special interest groups are pushing for profit. With all three voices ringing out with the intensity of clamorous bell chimes, we have to wonder whose voice is being heard more to bring about health care reform to the citizens of America.

The Voice of the Citizens

Finally, they have been heard and the need for health care reform is now being recognized with concern and hope. In his election campaign, President Obama promised, I am going to keep pressing until we get this done, and he appears sincere in his quest to provide the availability of quality health care to everyone. The long agonizing cries of the people for health care reform have finally stopped at the ears of someone who is willing to listen and do something about it.

There are two parts to the issue of health care that have become problematic and greatly debated among the politicians in their challenge for health care reform. The first is that one in every six citizens does not have health care coverage. The second is that the cost of health care is not only very expensive but is constantly increasing.

The cries of the people to reform health care equally for all Americans have touched the hearts and minds of our politicians. But, is there some other more driving motive behind the government's sudden concern for health care reform? Is it possible that an even louder voice is responsible for bringing this need to the foreground; one that offers benefits far more concerning than that of simply health care?

The Political Voice of Economic Restoration

America's strength and security is being challenged by the greatest economic adversity possible, and it's the prime concern of every political leader to establish an economic recovery plan. This means generating employment for its citizens so that it can regain its power in trade, both nationally and internationally. To accomplish this feat, they need to resolve many outstanding issues of concern, and one of those issues is health care reform.

The concerns of health care reform have been condensed into two debatable issues: mandatory insurance policies for every American, versus the universal control of health care costs.

President Obama supports it being mandatory for every American to attain health insurance coverage. Under this

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