Dear Emily, you are an exceptionally brave and amazing young woman and I applaud your decision to go into health policy as a career field. I am an aging Baby Boomer who is discovering that you are right, your health is your wealth, and when you do not have it, it's very scary. I have almost no insurance left and pay for all of my own health care expenses out of my own pocket and that's tough in this economy when I no longer even get cost-of-living raises. Blessings to you and stay strong.
What an amazing story! As a very healthy college student myself this truly impacted me. I just wanted to thank the entire Obama Team for all you do! Thank you so much! I'm ready to continue the progress we began in 2008! Yes we can!
@5headsproductions What if someone cannot afford the burden of something that they have no control over? What if dealing with that burden seriously effects their ability to go anywhere in life? The financial burden of maintaining a universal healthcare system is marginal, and don't forget that they are also paying for this. Everyone should have the ability to maintain their health without compromising their financial well being.
@MHawk2013 Well there is competition now and clearly it doesnt help someone like Emily. How is she suppose to get health insurance when she is no longer a dependent and with a pre-existing condition?
How many people who spout that they don't want single-payer euro style health system have ever lived in Canada, France, or Britain? btw - The Affordable Health Care act IS NOT single-payer (medicare for all). it's just regulation so that people like Emily can't be dropped
@TheUrbanRevolution Saying "...it's just regulation so that people like Emily can't be dropped" is such a sad way of over-simplifying reality to fit an ideal. The "Affordable" Care Act/Obamacare consists of 906 pages...do you really think they needed 906 pages to say that people can't be dropped by their insurer? You should be more concerned about what you don't know than what you think you do...with all due respect. No one in Congress even read the bill....THAT'S scary.
@MHawk2013 Agreed, this video seems like propaganda to me. Its like a soap opera or reality show trying to motivate absent minded people to agree that it is a great thing.
So your saying that it is okay for me to pay for your medical expenses? Not sure what you're trying to say here. But no matter the reason, noone should pay your own medical bills but you or your parents. I'm sorry for your problems, but PAY YOUR OWN WAY.
I hope people who disliked this never have healthcare issues - or anyone in their families for that matter. Go Emily!
Dear Emily, you are an exceptionally brave and amazing young woman and I applaud your decision to go into health policy as a career field. I am an aging Baby Boomer who is discovering that you are right, your health is your wealth, and when you do not have it, it's very scary. I have almost no insurance left and pay for all of my own health care expenses out of my own pocket and that's tough in this economy when I no longer even get cost-of-living raises. Blessings to you and stay strong.
What an amazing story! As a very healthy college student myself this truly impacted me. I just wanted to thank the entire Obama Team for all you do! Thank you so much! I'm ready to continue the progress we began in 2008! Yes we can!
love love love Emily…keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your story
From New Zealand: Thank you for this video Mr. President
Great Story
inspiring
awesome
Nebraska!!!
@5headsproductions What if someone cannot afford the burden of something that they have no control over? What if dealing with that burden seriously effects their ability to go anywhere in life? The financial burden of maintaining a universal healthcare system is marginal, and don't forget that they are also paying for this. Everyone should have the ability to maintain their health without compromising their financial well being.
god bless her
@MHawk2013 Well there is competition now and clearly it doesnt help someone like Emily. How is she suppose to get health insurance when she is no longer a dependent and with a pre-existing condition?
How many people who spout that they don't want single-payer euro style health system have ever lived in Canada, France, or Britain? btw - The Affordable Health Care act IS NOT single-payer (medicare for all). it's just regulation so that people like Emily can't be dropped
@dthorste72 Totally different. People aren't going to get chemo or have surgery for the hell of it.
She's pretty!!!
im just wondering why it repeats her introduction twice lol?
You are gorgeous. Good to see Obamacare working. Obama 2012
Who dislikes healthcare...so sad for 174 souls.
The Tea Party and the GOP want to rip that health insurance card right out of her hands. That is why I WILL NOT vote for them.
@TheUrbanRevolution Saying "...it's just regulation so that people like Emily can't be dropped" is such a sad way of over-simplifying reality to fit an ideal. The "Affordable" Care Act/Obamacare consists of 906 pages...do you really think they needed 906 pages to say that people can't be dropped by their insurer? You should be more concerned about what you don't know than what you think you do...with all due respect. No one in Congress even read the bill....THAT'S scary.
Vote for Obama... and save this young woman's life... and the lives of many others much less fortunate. It's up to all of us, America. Yes We CAN!
i'm voting for you Mr. President Barack Obama!!!!
@MHawk2013 Agreed, this video seems like propaganda to me. Its like a soap opera or reality show trying to motivate absent minded people to agree that it is a great thing.
OBAMA 2012!
So your saying that it is okay for me to pay for your medical expenses? Not sure what you're trying to say here. But no matter the reason, noone should pay your own medical bills but you or your parents. I'm sorry for your problems, but PAY YOUR OWN WAY.
If only Emily Voted properly she would have these things she speaks of. Instead she votes for Barack Obama :(