Healthcare
In nations with universal health insurance many do not receive the services they need. If the healthcare provided to our veterans is any indicator of what we should expect from out government in the area of healthcare, then compassion should compel us to keep the needy as far away from government healthcare as possible.
MediCare is a proven failure and an incredible financial burden upon the fine people of Tennessee. The U.S. Senate must lead the nation in reforming healthcare, by getting the government out of it in all ways possible. The Congress has no Constitutional authority to regulate healthcare or provide health insurance. Congress should abolish the Federal Department of Health and the FDA. The process of removing government form healthcare will be long and difficult, but it must be done. The idea of government in healthcare is antiquated and must be abandoned. We need healthcare that allows you to choose which health provider you use. Patients must have a choice of treatments, not just those recommended by the medical establishment. Patients should be able to use the drugs they need without fear of criminal prosecution. The States only role in healthcare should be to provide a legal arena to protect those harmed by incompetent healthcare providers.
The U.S. Senate must work to encourage open competition in healthcare. The U.S. Senate should encourage research, through our universities, in herbal remedies. Of paramount importance should be exploring the healing potential of cannabis. For many centuries cannabis has been known to have a large number of medical benefits. The state legislature should do everything in its power to allow industries in America to explore the medical benefits of cannabis. The federal government has no Constitutional authority to regulate cannabis all regulations on cannabis should be repealed.
Since the Federal Government has no authority to regulate the pharmaceutical industry, the U.S. Senate must lead the way in deregulating the development of new drugs and treatments. Congress should replace the FDA with a private approval process for pharmaceuticals. Medical professionals currently doing research on the effectiveness of medications can operate this private approval process of pharmaceuticals. Their research could be funded through small fees paid by the pharmaceutical companies for having their new medications tested. This would allow the system to operate without any support from taxpayers. The integrity of the approval system would rest upon it approving only safe and effective medications. Free-market competition among a number of companies approving pharmaceuticals will insure that the highest standards are maintained while costs are kept to a minimum. The privatization of the pharmaceutical process will allow new drugs to become available much more quickly and at a lower cost.
Scientific research shows overwhelming evidence for the benefits of medical marijuana. We can no longer afford to allow the sick to suffer because they cannot get access medical to marijuana. The U.S. Senate must move repeal laws that conflict with state passed medical marijuana laws. Congress should encourage the states to adopt legislation similar to the model legislation being proposed by the Marijuana Policy Project.
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