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Current Topic: Health Care in a Free Society by Paul Ryan (printable pdf of whole article)
“Under the terms of our Constitution, every individual has a right to care for their health,
just as they have a right to eat. These rights are integral to our natural right to life—and it
is government’s chief purpose to secure our natural rights. But the right to care for one’s
health does not imply that government must provide health care, any more than our right to
eat, in order to live, requires government to own the farms and raise the crops.
Government’s constitutional obligations in regard to protecting such rights are normally met by
establishing the conditions for free markets—markets which historically provide an abundance
of goods and services, at an affordable cost, for the largest number. When free markets seem
to be failing to meet this goal—and I would argue that the delivery of health care today is an
example of where this is the case—government, rather than seeking to supply the need itself,
should look to see if its own interventions are the root of the problem, and should make
adjustments to unleash competition and choice.”
Note:
“Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College is an independent, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college
with a student body of about 1,300. Its four-year curriculum leads to the bachelor of arts or
bachelor of science degree, and it is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools.
Hillsdale’s educational mission rests upon two principles: academic excellence and
institutional independence. The College does not accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies
for any of its operations.”