A rally was held in Lisbon, Pennsylvania on Saturday to demand free healthcare in the wake of a recent train derailment that injured several people. The derailment occurred on July 17, when a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the town of Lisbon. Several people were injured in the derailment, and some of the injured were unable to receive medical attention because they did not have health insurance.
Who Organized the Rally in Lisbon?
The rally was organized by a group called “Healthcare for All PA.” The group’s goal is to achieve universal healthcare in Pennsylvania. The group’s spokesperson, Hilary Flint, said that the derailment was a “wake-up call” that showed the need for universal healthcare. “This derailment could have been much worse,” Flint said. “But because some of the injured people didn’t have health insurance, they were unable to get the medical attention they needed. That’s unacceptable.”
People Participated in Large Numbers
The rally drew about 100 people, who marched from the Lisbon train station to the town hall. The marchers carried signs that said “Healthcare is a human right” and “Medicare for All now.” At the town hall, the rally participants spoke to the mayor of Lisbon and other city officials. They urged the officials to support universal healthcare. “We need to make sure that everyone in this country has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or employment status,” Flint said. “That’s the only way to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at a healthy life.”
The rally was one of several that have been held in Pennsylvania in recent months to demand universal healthcare. The rallies are part of a growing movement to achieve universal healthcare in the United States.
The Need for Universal Healthcare
There are several reasons why universal healthcare is needed in the United States. First, the current system is inefficient and wasteful. The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country in the world, yet our health outcomes are not as good as those of other countries. This is because our system is fragmented and there is a lot of administrative waste.
Second, the current system is unfair. Millions of people in the United States do not have health insurance and those who do often have to pay high deductibles and copays. This means that people who are sick often have to go into debt to pay for their medical care.
Third, the current system is not sustainable. The cost of healthcare is rising faster than inflation, and it is putting a strain on the federal budget. Universal healthcare would be more efficient and would save money in the long run.
The Way Forward
There are several ways to achieve universal healthcare in the United States. One option is to expand Medicare to cover all Americans. Another option is to create a single-payer healthcare system. A single-payer system would have one government-run insurance plan that would cover everyone.
The path to universal healthcare will not be easy, but it is necessary. We need to make sure that everyone in this country has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or employment status. That’s the only way to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at a healthy life.
