Politics Over People?

     This article posted on Dog Canyon addresses Rick Perry's refusal to participate in Obama's Medicaid plan. It is clear throughout the article that Glenn Smith believes that Perry has made an absurd choice and sides with the president’s current health care plan. It is important to read this article to be informed on a current issue that is sweeping the nation, which is whether or not each state wants to implement Obama’s current health care exchanges called for by the Affordable Care Act. Being a Texas citizen, it is important to understand how each individual is affected by Perry’s refusal to accept it, and whether or not we are reaping the benefits from his decision. From a political standpoint, Perry is trying to cut back on state spending which benefits the state by keeping Texas taxes minimal. Unfortunately for Texans, by cutting costs Perry sacrifices the health care for millions of citizens. In the article he quotes “Politics have always been more important than people to Rick Perry,” said James Moore, Director of Progress Texas PAC. I agree with this editorial. Although cutting taxes is very important, we should not put politics over the health of millions of Americans.