There is an ongoing debate about whether the government should take responsibility for funding health care and education. While some argue that it is not the government’s responsibility, I strongly believe that the government ought to take duty, as health care and education are basic rights and boost national development.
Proponents of the view that the government should not be responsible for funding health care and education point out compelling arguments to support their stance. One of the arguments they put forward is that providing these services foster dependency, as people may become less self-reliant and seek aid for all basic needs, thereby reducing their sense of responsibility. Another major concern is financial strain, such services depend on government resources. Providing health care and education is extremely costly, especially in countries with huge populations, which can lead to fiscal deficits. Take India as an example, health care and education is expensive and ranked 1st place with a large welfare system. This,in turn, limits investment in other critical sectors such as infrastructure.
Plausible as these arguments are, others, including myself, remained convinced that the government should be responsible for funding health care and education because it is one’s basic rights. Investing healthcare and education improves national growth, especially high literacy rates and healthier society. If the government leaves over individuals their own medical and education expenses, some people may be unable to afford them, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This may lead to inequality in treatment. A centralized government plays an integral role to minimize inequality and contribute health care and education to society. Additionally, national growth and high literacy rely exclusively on a healthier and educated society,they are more likely to engage in educational forums. The USA, for instance, ranks 1st place through national development and health care services worldwide, which drives national wealth and healthier population.
In conclusion, although provision of health care and education nurtures dependency and strains government budgets, I firmly believe that government support drives innovation and long-term progress.