Current Events Quiz #5

1. What Texas state senator is currently battling the White House over the topic of "Obamacare"? (hint he is from San Antonio and he is a Republican) 
Ted Cruz

2. What area high school is under fire from the public over hiring an administrator who was investigated for sending inappropriate text messages to a student?

Westlake High school

3. What fast food restaurant announced yesterday that they would be offering low fat french fries?

Burger King

4. What Texas Major League baseball team is trying to make the play-offs and is just one game out of the last wild card spot?

Texas Rangers

5. Name one of the two new grocery stores that opened in the area recently? (hint one is a transplant company from California, the other already has one store in Austin, but just opened its second in South Austin)

Trader Joe's and Whole foods?

Answer the two questions below, please write at least a paragraph (3-5 sentences):

REMINDER - Some of you are not writing enough here. A single sentence isn't enough. I expect you to expand upon your writing. If you think you have written enough, you haven't, write more. Be sure to answer WHY you think something.

1. Do you think individuals should be responsible for acquiring their own health insurance either through their employer or with their own money? Why?
I think they should because the people who do not have health insurance and become in need of medical care are making it so it is more expensive for the people who do pay their bills. It is not fair for the people who do pay their bills. However we live in a free country so people have the decision which means people must be responsible for their health insurance.
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2. Do you think the government should fund and support individuals who either cannot afford their own insurance or whose employers do not pay for health care? Why?
Yes someone has to pay for healthcare and if a person cannot pay it themselves then they should get help from government. Like I said before it is not fair to those who do pay their bills. They end up having to pay for all the people who do not pay for healthcare. However i am not exactly sure how the government can fund all these people's healthcare if were so far in debt.