Medicare for all
To the Editor:
The editorial in the Messenger (10/7/25) introduced me to Dan Russo as editor. Welcome and good luck in continuing the outstanding job Barb Arland-Fye did for more than 20 years.
The issue of healthcare was on my mind as I recently received great care at an ER and the wound clinic. As I told the nurses, I am so grateful for my coverage by Medicare and a supplemental insurance. Then I said if that coverage is here for me it should be here for everyone. That is both a theological and political statement.
Changing eating habits is a noble goal. Gaining Medicare for all citizens is also ambitious and maybe more realistic. Working for the goal of health insurance for all is clearly a demand of our faith and what Jesus the healer would want.
Donald Moeller
Professor Emeritus
St. Ambrose University
Davenport
