Americas remain largely divided on the merits of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but a recent poll shows widespread support for the concept of universal health care, with most expressing a belief that access to health care is a moral issue.
A nationwide survey conducted by Harris Poll and HealthDay found that 84 percent of Americans believe that providing a system that ensures the care of the country's sick is a moral issue, compared to 16 percent who disagree. Even three-quarters of Republicans, typically more skeptical of social welfare policies, agree that it is a moral issue, along with 91 percent of Democrats.
The issue is of course not as settled as the response to that question indicates. In fact, statements that were similar but differently worded elicited significantly less support from respondents.
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