Orwellian+Health+Care?



=Final Assessment of 1984=

Ok, for your final assessment of 1984, I'm going to ask you to apply your understanding of Orwellian concepts to today's agenda, which in America, is health care. Now while most Americans agree that our best weapon against totalitarian government is education and knowledge, very few Americans can clearly explain the impact that this new health care reform will have on America. Knowledge is virtually absent while major changes are happening in our government and soon-to-be every day life. This debate over health care came to a climax last night with the passing of this health care bill. This is one of the most controversial government decisions you may ever see in your life time. Many applaud the end of a limiting health care system that leaves so many 'left behind' while just as passionately, the other side warns of and Orwellian effect as America moves closer to socialism. Your assignment is at the bottom of this page. Enjoy the pictures.

Notice the 'We are Watching' poster in the background? That's a reference to Orwell.



Look at the sign to the right of the picture below. "You're starting to scare George Orwell."



Interesting poster...could be more effective if he spell checked.

Passionate Americans



Your assignment is to learn more about this new health care bill and for you to write a one page min/max paper (with some credible facts and sources of course) that will put to rest the argument as to whether this reform (in your opinion) is Orwellian (moving towards the principles in 1984) or a necessary change that Americans will need time for adjustment and acceptance. This may be the most relevant and valuable paper you've ever written in your life because 'this' isn't fiction. 'This' isn't some story made up for English class. 'This' is your family, your health...your life.