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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – DECEMBER 11: Laila Ali speaks onstage at Sports Illustrated 2018 Sportsperson of the Year Awards Show on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Tune in to NBCSN on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9pmET to watch the one hour Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards special. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – DECEMBER 11: Laila Ali speaks onstage at Sports Illustrated 2018 Sportsperson of the Year Awards Show on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Tune in to NBCSN on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 9pmET to watch the one hour Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards special. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
In the age of information, where knowledge is just a click away, it’s alarming to think about how ignorance still prevails. Especially when it comes to something as vital as our health. Recently, Laila Ali, the celebrated former professional boxer, shared a thought-provoking video from The Model Health Show, a health podcast hosted by an outspoken advocate.
The host passionately addressed a pressing concern: the paradox of a sick nation with a staggering $4.2 trillion healthcare system. The video struck a chord with her. It resonated far beyond the realms of the internet, thus prompting us to confront the harsh reality of our healthcare system and our collective ignorance.
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Laila Ali calls for reform
In this eye-opening discussion, the host Shawn Model delved into the intricate web of government subsidies. Moreover, they influence the choices made by low-income individuals. The question posed was simple, yet profound. Why is a single avocado, a nutritious fruit falling from a tree, more expensive than a 99-cent taco from a fast-food chain?
This striking disparity in pricing underscores a profound issue. The system we’ve permitted to reap profits, not for our well-being but from our illness and ignorance. The host said, “We have a 4.2 trillion dollar healthcare system and we have the sickest nation in history.”
Shawn passionately argued that our nation’s health is suffering because we have permitted a system to take advantage of us. The alarming truth remains- despite the astronomical sums pumped into our healthcare system, the overall health of our nation continues to deteriorate. As he noted, “Something is not adding up. We are not doing okay, because we are allowing people to take advantage of us and that shit is over now.”
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Laila Ali, who is an advocate for lifestyle and fitness, tried to draw attention to this pressing issue. This wake-up call challenges us to reassess our priorities and demand accountability. We cannot turn a blind eye to a system that profits from our pain. Especially when it’s our ignorance that enables this exploitation.
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The shared video and its powerful message serve as a reminder that we have the agency to challenge the existing norms. Our nation’s health is too precious to be compromised by profit-driven agendas. Let this be the moment we pledge to educate ourselves, make informed choices, and advocate for a healthcare system that genuinely prioritizes the well-being of its citizens. The time for change is now, and it starts with each one of us.
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