Democrats and the free stuff messaging …

Lately, a lot of the national Democrats have gotten criticism for the proposals for so-called “free healthcare”, “free college”, etc. It’s really bad messaging on their part — and it frankly makes the whole party look bad.

Affordable healthcare and college are important societal goals. Medical and education debt hurt too many people, leading to a lifetime of paying back the banks. The truth is college education and healthcare is too expensive, it’s unaffordable. Which is why affordable should be the key word — not free.

Government subsidies to healthcare and education shouldn’t be a dirty word, if it’s furthering a educated communities and healthy lifestyle for the people. But it doesn’t mean it should be free, but it should be affordable. Key to colleges and hospitals getting government subsidies should be cutting of their own cost. Likewise, patients and students should be rewarded for saving money and being responsible.