Obama's promise fulfilled; Universal Health Care law passed

After 14 months of diligence and labor, President Barack Obama and his administration secured a victory in its battle to provide the nation with universal health care. 

Millennial history was made March 21 as the House voted 219-212 to send the Democratic sweeping health coverage reform into the hands of the country's lawmakers. 

The decision came in a whirlwind of political and ethical contention. From the election of (R-Mass) Scott Brown to the Senate seat once filled by Ted Kennedy, to the rise of the radical Tea Party, Obama and his constituents toiled through many obstacles to see this landmark work of legislation come to fruition.

The Commander-in-Chief has his reasons.

The new bill would provide more than 31 million Americans health care that were not previously covered.

And although this crucial reform totes a hefty price tag of $947 billion, it is set to assist in diminishing the nation's deficit in coming years.

This cannot be considered universal health coverage; however, it is a start. 

Putting aside politics and money, I believe the President made the best choice in focusing on the nation's most prevalent, widespread issue. The health care crisis is a problem we all live with. 

If you are not personally affected by the lack of adequate health insurance, chances are you know someone who is. 

Many critics of the Obama administration would say that it is unconstitutional to force citizens to buy health insurance or suffer a penalty.

As it now stands, all 50 states require some form of liability or financial security, otherwise known as insurance, on any vehicle registered with the DMV. 

If you are an uninsured motorist you may be charged with a fine.

Why?

Because lawmakers know that it is an absolute necessity to have safe guards on an activity that nearly 60 percent of America participates in at some point in their lives. 

If automobiles are considered important enough to require safe measures, shouldn't our health be esteemed in an even greater manner? 

Perhaps equally important in passing the bill is the thought of progression on the issue. Sweeping congressional health care reform dates back to the Clinton Administration, and very little change has been made from then until now. Even if most or all of the changes are not as desirable as expected, they still represent forward movement. 

We are now in the midst of a societal evolution of the American human condition.

In a presidency which, in the eyes of many political pundits would be defined by the successful passing of the bill, Obama stifled any pressure that would potentially deter him from reaching his goal; he remained resolute in his march toward health care reform. 

His unfaltering dedication to a project of such massive proportions is a testament not only to his character as a leader in the face of opposition, it also speaks volumes of the sacrifices that he and his administration are willing to make to keep their promise to the American public.

A politician who tells us what he is going to do, then actually does it. 

Isn't that refreshing?