September 10, 2008 1:46PM 

# Bob Samuelson Joins the Anti-Universal Coverage Club 

By [Michael F. Cannon](https://www.cato.org/people/michael-f-cannon) 

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In this morning’s *Washington Post*, columnist Bob Samuelson [earns himself a membership](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/09/AR2008090902520.html) in the [Anti-Universal Coverage Club](https://www.cato.org/2007/07/06/the-anti-universal-coverage-club-manifesto/):

> At the Democratic National Convention, Sen. Ted Kennedy echoed the view of many that health care is a “right” that demands universal insurance. This completely understandable view is, I think, utterly wrong. Take note, Barack Obama and John McCain.
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> The central health-care problem is not improving coverage. It’s controlling costs.

Welcome, Bob. Here’s your [fez](http://www.smays.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/05/hd305.jpg).

You can keep current on the Anti-Universal Coverage Club by clicking [here](https://www.cato.org/?s=anti-universal+coverage+club&submit=GO).

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