Is healthcare a right or privilege in the United States?

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Let’s argue that access to healthcare in United States is considered a privilege, and not a right.

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1. Is healthcare a right or privilege in the United States?

If it was a right, then we would have universal coverage and access for all. The new health care bill has moved somewhat towards healthcare being a right of every American citizen. However, with the two-tiered health system, health care is really considered a privilege “attainable by the wealthy and often a benefit provided solely at the discretion of an employer, a government subsidized insurance plan for the elderly or a charitable gift provided based on the goodwill of others.” (findarticles.com/p/articles/mi…/is…/ai_96500897/) Healthcare with access to all citizens regardless of socioeconomic status is ethical, because having millions of uninsured American citizens is unacceptable …