... our politicians clearly are not going to agree on healthcare reform anytime soon, given that it’s one of the most politically divisive topics in the country. Dogs, on the other hand, are something people seem to agree on across the political spectrum.
yes the government should pay for medical treatments that are beneficial for the health of citizens.
Also this article is actually in favour of universal healthcare for humans as a priority. It just takes the cynical view that the american system might be more willing to expand a treatment program for animals to cover poor people than just treat poor people
Such a priority we should deprioritize it for something dumber that also won't pass.