For those interested in seeing Europe without the constant, hectic bustle of tourism, relaxing cruises on the Rhine River have proven to be a hit. In addition to a never-ending opportunity to learn to speak German, here is a list of several fun activities to partake in during a Rhine River cruise: Allstate: This town includes a medieval castle, a parish church dating to 1794, a historical museum, and numerous delicious restaurants. Glattfelden: Situated on the River Glatt just above its junction with the Rhine, this town is the hometown of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller and is frequently referred to in his novel “Der grüne Heinrich.” Over an old stone bridge is the nearby old town of Eglisau. Rheinfelden: A little town of 7,000 inhabitants situated on the left bank of the river, Rheinfelden is home to a popular salt-water spa, ancient walls and towers, the Fricktaler Museum, and St. Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century. German Beer: Germans produce the best beer in th...
One of the most important assets any person can possibly have is good health. When the health of a person fails medical care becomes necessary and it is an unfortunate fact that proper medical care is extremely expensive. Few people can afford to pay cash for such services and they resort to insurance and health plans to make sure that they will receive quality care when it becomes necessary. However, healthcare for the poor and undeserved remains a very big issue.
Critics say that in any consumer society people should pay for goods and services and if they cannot pay for it, they must do without. They say that every citizen has a responsibility to look after his or her own needs and that they must make provision for important matters such as medical care. The argument is that the high cost of medical care for needy people cannot and should not be carried by tax payers.
On the other hand, humanists are arguing that it is the duty of society to look after the whole of society, including those that are destitute, jobless or needy. The state is there to look after and to represent everybody, not just the wealthy and the productive citizens. Catering for the needs of every single citizen, regardless of the social status of that person is enshrined in the constitution of most democracies.
In fact, there are numerous benefits in providing medical care to all and sundry. For one thing, if a significant portion of people are excluded from medical care disease may develop and spread unchecked. It is far better to prevent disease that to cure it and it is cheaper also. It is practical and sensible to try and deal with disease in any community.
There are other benefits to efficient public health systems. Those that are not able to receive proper health care may spread diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and many other infectious conditions that can easily develop into a serious problem. In fact, history provides many examples of national pandemics caused by a few infected individuals. It is in the interest of everybody that a population remains healthy and disease free.
Governments have a responsibility towards all citizens. This include programs that will help the unfortunate I every possible area. This does not mean that welfare state should be the norm, but merely that basic services should be available to all. Health services are perhaps the most important of all. Only healthy people can develop, look for work and contribute towards society.
Of course, medical treatment is expensive and the issue is that somebody has to pay for it. One option is an addition tax that will ensure an efficient public health system. Many people baulk at such a solution but the matter is really very simple. In a democracy those that earn money have to pay for a myriad of services, including decent roads, police services and health services.
Whether healthcare for the poor and undeserved should be provided for free or at a greatly reduced rate should not really be a debate. Every human is precious and those that can afford the very best care should not forget that when they have to help to funds such care. In fact, in the spirit of liberty everybody that can do so should rejoice in their own ability to help the less fortunate.
Critics say that in any consumer society people should pay for goods and services and if they cannot pay for it, they must do without. They say that every citizen has a responsibility to look after his or her own needs and that they must make provision for important matters such as medical care. The argument is that the high cost of medical care for needy people cannot and should not be carried by tax payers.
On the other hand, humanists are arguing that it is the duty of society to look after the whole of society, including those that are destitute, jobless or needy. The state is there to look after and to represent everybody, not just the wealthy and the productive citizens. Catering for the needs of every single citizen, regardless of the social status of that person is enshrined in the constitution of most democracies.
In fact, there are numerous benefits in providing medical care to all and sundry. For one thing, if a significant portion of people are excluded from medical care disease may develop and spread unchecked. It is far better to prevent disease that to cure it and it is cheaper also. It is practical and sensible to try and deal with disease in any community.
There are other benefits to efficient public health systems. Those that are not able to receive proper health care may spread diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and many other infectious conditions that can easily develop into a serious problem. In fact, history provides many examples of national pandemics caused by a few infected individuals. It is in the interest of everybody that a population remains healthy and disease free.
Governments have a responsibility towards all citizens. This include programs that will help the unfortunate I every possible area. This does not mean that welfare state should be the norm, but merely that basic services should be available to all. Health services are perhaps the most important of all. Only healthy people can develop, look for work and contribute towards society.
Of course, medical treatment is expensive and the issue is that somebody has to pay for it. One option is an addition tax that will ensure an efficient public health system. Many people baulk at such a solution but the matter is really very simple. In a democracy those that earn money have to pay for a myriad of services, including decent roads, police services and health services.
Whether healthcare for the poor and undeserved should be provided for free or at a greatly reduced rate should not really be a debate. Every human is precious and those that can afford the very best care should not forget that when they have to help to funds such care. In fact, in the spirit of liberty everybody that can do so should rejoice in their own ability to help the less fortunate.
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