The duty of the American healthcare system
Snyder argues that it is the duty of the American healthcare system to provide adequate healthcare for US citizens. However, the American healthcare system is currently run like a business and often neglects the care of citizens in favor of financial profit.
Freedom
Snyder argues that freedom is regarded as a core American value, however ironically many Americans do not have access to this due to inadequate healthcare.
Irony of freedom
Before he became ill and experienced the loss of his own freedom, Snyder gave a lecture about how America could become a free country.
Irony of healthcare
Snyder tells us that he ironically did not have to go through his illness, as it could have been prevented if he would have been diagnosed correctly.