Jeff
Yes there should be a government run option
Tim
The government should not offer health insurance to the public at large.
Initial Positions
Ill Logic
This debate is between Tim and Jeff. Jeff will be arguing in favor of government run health care. Tim, a libertarian, will be arguing against it.
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With that said, have at it. I will I leave it to Jeff to make his first argument.