The Practical Paraplegic

by Sofiea Clerico

Flores, a paraplegic, hits the nail on the head with his questions as the national healthcare debate rages on.

It is my dream to see every American citizen receove medical treatment without regard to his/her pocketbook. One-payer health insurance would come closest to this ideal. The public option would help us come closer, at least.

“The crash left Flores with a severe spinal cord injury, broken ribs, a punctured lung, and internal and external bleeding and bruises. The spinal cord injury left Flores in a paraplegic condition. Now, four surgeries and countless doctor visits later, Flores’ experiences have led him to become an outspoken critic of the flaws of the U.S. health care system.” Paraplegic Raises Valid Questions Regarding Health Care Reform