The discussion was intense as we were asked to take a position where we strongly agreed, agreed, remained neutral, disagreed, or strongly disagreed. The crowd was split almost evenly on the subject so the proctor asked for volunteers to represent each group. A girl named Ashley, and four guys named Dylan, Marco, Joaquin, and Paul represented each group respectively. Ashley's group of people who strongly agree stated that it should be a right because of the people who really need it like children and the elderly. Dylan expressed that he agreed somewhat because there were people who could not afford to pay insurance for others but it should still be available to the majority. Marco who remained neutral made the most sense to me, as there were more factors to say that it should be a right for everyone. The people who disagreed and strongly disagreed, Joaquin and Paul focused on how it would be unfair for people who remain healthy and follow healthy lifestyles. Paul used the example of how it is unfair that he pay for somebody who chooses to smoke. Lastly they bring up the fact that it would raise taxes greatly. 
I would say that I lean more towards the neutral group as there are many factors to take into account. The raise in taxes does not bother me but it might bother others. I do not agree that I should pay for the medical expenses of somebody who chooses a more reckless style of life but I do not think they should not get medical attention. I propose that they have health screens before had to check everybody's health habits and determine a fair tax.
It is fair to give everybody a fair chance for medicare but I remain neutral because everyone's case is different and needs to be taken on a person to person basis. If you too feel undecided I recommend checking out, renowned YouTuber, John Green's Video on the matter.
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