1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

The proposed $880 billion cut to Medicaid funding in the Republican budget could have devastating consequences for millions of Americans. Medicaid provides vital health coverage to over 91 million people, including 60% of children, as well as the majority of funding for long-term care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Stripping away this essential program to fund tax cuts for the wealthy would undoubtedly result in a significant loss of life, particularly among our most vulnerable populations. This shortsighted policy prioritizes profits over people and promotes an unacceptable disregard for human life. We cannot allow such callous actions that would discriminate against and directly harm millions of our fellow citizens, many of whom rely on Medicaid for their very survival. Instead, our leaders must uphold the fundamental value that all lives have equal worth by protecting and strengthening programs that provide access to quality healthcare for all Americans, regardless of income level or circumstance.