We’ve been in a national health crisis for weeks and it is obvious that our response has been inadequate. We should have a national health system but many are determined to label such a plan as socialistic — un-American. So much for labels: now we see that having a competent, thoroughgoing health care system run by the federal government is essential to the health of the nation.
Opinion: The coronavirus proves our government is unprepared
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