Denying Medicaid

http://www.dogcanyon.org/2012/07/09/perry-texans-will-pay-to-deny-health-care-to-millions-of-texans/

About Glenn W. Smith

Glenn W. Smith has spent the past 30 years in journalism and politics, where he’s made a name for himself as a writer, campaign manager, activist, think tank analyst and, as Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas says, a “legendary political consultant and all-around good guy.” 

   




     In this article Glenn W. Smith attacks governor Rick Perry's decision to not participate in the federal Medicaid expansion. Smith talks about how Perry's choice will harm millions of American's lives in both short term and long term effects. Smith attempts to persuade his audience by stating that Perry does not care about the people, that he only cares about his political success against Obama.

     While I agree that it is not right to deny so many Americans the financial help they need. A country cannot survive by supporting its people, the people must support their country. I do not support most of Rick Perry's political choices, but i do believe that Medicaid is draining the country more than it is helping.

     I feel that Smith does a poor job of putting his point across. He spends too much time attacking Rick Perry instead of strengthening his initial argument. This leads to weak arguments such as accusing Rick Perry of being inhumane by not helping others. Shortly afterwards Smith talks about how bad it is for Texas to help other people just because they are in another state, despite living in the same country. Smith's article attacks the points that most Texans already acknowledge, instead of giving us insight on more important matters that are left in the dark.