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Practice identifying the issue and the conclusion and analyze the reasons for the following passage:

"Should the U.S. adopt a national health insurance program? To justify radical departure from traditional forms of health care, proponents might reasonably begin by arguing that health services in America are so poor that greater governmental intrusion is imperative. But this does not seem to be the case. For example, since 1970, infant mortality has dropped 25 percent, life expectancy has risen by a year and a half, and 9 of the 10 leading causes of death have declined.

Also, public opinion polls indicate that most Americans are satisfied with the care they receive.

Nevertheless, do the people want a program of national health insurance? It depends on how the question is put. Phrased in terms of free medical care, the question understandably draws an affirmative response. But when an NBC survey asked about paying for the program through increased taxation, it was a different matter altogether. There simply is no convincing evidence of public demand for the kind of program that the president wants to impose on the country."

Analysis:

Issue: (hint: put this in question form)

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Conclusion: (hint: this should be a statement.)

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Reasons:

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Supporting reason:

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Your explanations/thinking on your reasons above:

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