Health Care Reform and YouTube.com
Introduction “Our nation is now engaged in a great debate about the future of health care in America. And over the past few weeks, much of the media attention has been focused on the loudest voices. What we haven’t heard are the voices of the millions upon millions of Americans who quietly struggle every day with a system that often works better for the health-insurance companies than it does for them.” (Hitchcock 2009).
Background on Health Care Reform History of Health Care Reform History of Health Care Reform
Democratic Viewpoint “Whether or not you have health insurance right now, the reforms we seek will bring stability and security that you don't have today. This isn't about politics. This is about people's lives. This is about people's businesses. This is about our future. ” - President Barack Obama - President Barack Obama
Republican Viewpoint “If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the general welfare, the government is no longer a limited one possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one subject to particular exceptions.” “If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the general welfare, the government is no longer a limited one possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one subject to particular exceptions.” - James Madison - James Madison
Where Health Care Reform is Now
Background on YouTube
Analysis of YouTube Videos “John Green's Thought Bubble: Health Care Overhaul (Summarized Via Massive Pig)” “John Green's Thought Bubble: Health Care Overhaul (Summarized Via Massive Pig)” -Summarization of argument -Simplification for uninformed viewers viewers -Visuals and metaphors for better understanding for better understanding
Analysis of YouTube videos Allow individuals to express their opinions Voices that are not normally found in mainstream media New, original content
Analysis of YouTube Videos Access to local, national, foreign news stations Partnering with news outlets “Top Headlines” “News Near You”
Analysis of YouTube Videos Light-hearted YouTube celebrities Comments section
Conclusion YouTube is great!
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