My writing assignment is to write an essay on "anything that is significant expressed in a claim". I am to write an argumentive essay about something significant-said in a claim. Such as: Our government needs to establish a health care plan that addresses the needs of all Americans because there are too many people who do not have access to any health care or medication. My question is-- should I narrow down the topic by writing only about seniors?

Although there are always people in any group who do not have decent access to health care, seniors (as a group) probably are better taken of than some other groups, mostly because of Medicare and various medigap coverages. If you're going to target a particular group, how about young single mothers or immigrants or any other group you want to name who have two or three part time jobs (no benefits) instead of a full-time job with decent benefits. All this is generalization, but there are groups of people in our country who have it worse than seniors.

Other teachers may give you differing opinions. That's good! That tells you that you are onto a good "claim" because it IS something that can be argued!

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As a former teacher, I had great benefits when I worked and I have great benefits since I retired. The state has changed some things about the benefits (mostly the cost) that I am not too happy about but I an treated very well compared to many in our society.

When deciding whether to narrow down your topic to seniors for your essay, it is important to consider the significance of the claim and the strength of the argument you can make. While it is true that there are seniors who may still face challenges accessing healthcare, it is also important to acknowledge that seniors, as a group, generally have better access to healthcare compared to other groups. This is primarily due to programs like Medicare and various medigap coverages.

If you choose to focus solely on seniors, you may want to explore specific issues or challenges they may face within the healthcare system. For example, you could discuss how gaps in Medicare coverage or the rising costs of prescription medications impact seniors. By focusing on a specific aspect within the senior population, you can provide a more nuanced and targeted argument.

However, it is worth considering other groups who may face more significant challenges in accessing healthcare. Young single mothers, immigrants, or individuals working multiple part-time jobs with no benefits are examples of groups that may have a greater need for improved access to healthcare. By including these groups in your essay, you can shed light on the larger issue of healthcare inequality and advocate for a comprehensive solution that addresses the needs of all Americans.

Ultimately, the decision to narrow down your topic to seniors or explore other groups is up to you. Consider the strength of your argument, the weight of the evidence available, and the significance of the claim you wish to make. Remember, you want to choose a topic that allows for a well-supported and compelling argument.