While reading the first chapter of this book, it is evident that politics are directly intertwined into the discussion of a universal healthcare. This first part of the book provided information about the first healthcare proposal and other interesting details; however, more than anything, it made me realize that it will be impossible to discuss this topic without speaking of politics. I noticed that in the class discussion last week, it was encouraged to take politics out of the discussion. That is just simply impossible. For us to have a realistic discussion about healthcare alternatives, we have to be able to talk about the politics and economic factors behind all of it. I found this to be evident when he discusses how Ted Kennedy wanted to change the healthcare bill because he did not want republicans to get credit if the plan had success. This is the biggest bit of information because it shows how political this topic has always been and how political this topic always will be.