National Health Care? Don't hold your breath

National Health Care will never get passed.

At least, that's the way it seems.

The Senate Finance Committee voted down two amendments for a government-run public health care option on Sept. 29.

The Democrats have a super majority and still failed to pass the reform? Beautiful.

There is absolutely no doubt that this country needs to provide a public option for the close to 50 million people without it. At this rate, however, we may never see a public option put into place.

Many young people are insured through his/her parents' coverage until a certain age. Others get insurance through his/her job -- usually full-time employment.

But what about those who do not have a full-time job or are too old to be on their parents' plan? Why should folks in that age group be forced to either pay exorbitant fees for insurance (if he/she can even qualify) or go without it?

They shouldn't. Health care isn't a right, but it is certainly important enough for it to be available at reasonable rates and under reasonable circumstances to every single U.S. citizen.

The United States has the 19th-worst preventable death rate in the world, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Nineteenth? Are you kidding me?

The nation that spends the most money on health care is only No. 19 in the world at preventing deaths? Something doesn't add up. It shows the inherent flaw in the health care system, as not everyone has health insurance.

Let's face it: Many Americans are not in top physical condition. Well, to get health care on your own, that's pretty much what a person must be -- an Adonis, if you will -- otherwise, you're a "risk." Insurance companies don't like dealing with "risks."

A New York Times poll revealed that 65 percent of Americans are in favor of a public option, which begs the question, "Why hasn't anything been passed yet?"

Because it all comes down to money. Seemingly everything in life comes down to money. The insurance companies are more concerned with making a profit that the well being of its members. America is the land of opportunity and capitalism, but this goes too far.

It goes too far because a monetary value cannot be placed on a human life. Life is much more important than profits.

Think about this: It is a law that drivers must have car insurance; why isn't it a law to have health insurance? Oh, that's right: We value our cars more than our lives, apparently.

And no, Righties, this isn't Socialism. This is trying to do what's best for the citizens of this country.

Agendas, agendas, agendas. It's about agendas! Politicians have agendas, and this subject is no different. If a politician doesn't get what he/she wants in the plan, he/she isn't willing to compromise. This isn't party-specific, either. Politicians on both sides are guilty of this.

So here we are, months into the health care "debate," and we are seemingly no closer to any type of government-run public option for health care.

Here's a message for the elected officials: Pull your heads out of your collective asses and get something done. The plan isn't going to be perfect. Make some concessions and come to an agreement so that there won't be nearly 50 million Americans without health coverage.

Do what's best for us, not for you.