For this semester, I chose to address the issue of the healthcare system in the United States. My tentative thesis for the position paper sought is: “The United States federal government should implement a single-payer government-run health care system.” In this particular essay, I intend to present a concise and organized argument that this thesis is strong and important. The main topic is a universal topic for many people; This will allow me to speak to broad swaths of Americans while remaining focused on national legislators, my primary audience. Although this topic is controversial, I believe I can make a valid and compelling argument. The current health care debate in the United States is most likely a topic you have already been exposed to. From the consumer-driven high-deductible concept to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), Americans have engaged in lively discussions about the future and current direction of health care in the United States. United. The 2014 deadline for health coverage is approaching and yet the debate remains as lively as ever. While celebrities and politicians fight in the media and on social media, the common man ignores the fundamental components of the ACA. Overall, it stands to reason that this debate remains a major component of the national discourse in the United States. (A summary of the article: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/obamacare-social-media-103354.html) You should personally care about this debate because of the national importance and international level of this issue. . Whether you are a U.S. citizen or a student visa holder, you have most likely received treatments developed in the United States, as the United States currently accounts for 44% of medical research spending (http://www.usnews.com /news/articles/2014). /01/02/us-...... middle of article......I have difficulty maintaining a professional attitude due to the different extreme viewpoints, but I believe that adding of a secondary structure gives me the opportunity to express more arguments concisely. To summarize: ● I want to write my essay on the topic that the United States should immediately move to a single-payer system. ● This issue is important because it affects a large number of Americans. ● I am aware of the political minefield surrounding this issue and intend to proceed with caution. While this essay is relevant to any adult American, the audience I will focus on is right-wing politicians to ensure accurate clarity. sections: introduction, explanation, moral appeal, logical appeal, financial appeal and an overall conclusion. Thanks for taking the time to read this, Trent Murray