The rollout of the Affordable Care Act has undoubtedly tarnished the President's image with the American people. Most people believe this program will simply not work because of the rollout. Others believe that this is definitive prove that the government should not be meddling in the everyday affairs of Americans. All that being said, it has been immensely interesting to see how the media has been covering this entire debacle. Many of them have been comparing the rollout of a Federal program to massive disasters during George W. Bush's term. I don't know how I feel about this comparison to Katrina..it simply doesn't seem equivalent. Some anchors have also compared it to the Iraq War. Again I don't think these are fair comparisons. The folks from Media Matters have their perspective on it as well. What do you think?
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/11/20/wmd-guilt-with-obamacare-the-press-keeps-trying/196986
I do agree with the fact that President Obama's image has been severely tarnished by this Affordable Healthcare Act. Many individuals have stood up against it, even the people on Capitol Hill. We haven't seen a government shutdown since 1995-1996. I believe the trust people have in our government is failing. Frustration is increasing. While each President seems to have had their own ordeal that many have not agreed with, I do not think they are equivalent to one another. So, I agree with your statement of false equivalency.
ReplyDeleteThe last statement of Media Matter's article explains it well.
"By suggesting the temporary health care woes are like Iraq, the press is doing its best to wash away the Iraq War stain."
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DeleteI feel that while the hiccups in the rollout is are a bit discouraging and annoying, it should not be seen as a precedent for how the Act could impact lives. I feel that this is a huge reform and it will take time. Also, comparing a preventative measure verses inaction is extremely irresponsible and a false equivalent most definitely.
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