Health care reform is a key issue in the November presidential election. We asked readers what they think it should look like.

Cady Gebhardt, 22, Dayton

I would like to see people who need health care be able to get it. But the people who dont need it shouldnt have to buy it. I dont feel like I need it, so I dont want to have to buy it, and I dont want to be taxed for it.

Jared Stephens, 23, Dayton

For the most part, I definitely agree with Obamas health care plan, but there should be more of an option in it, with different levels so that if Im making this much, this is the health care you get, so people at the younger end of the spectrum, who dont need all that health care, theyre not paying as much if theyre not earning as much. They should tailor it per the generations.

Colleen Wells, 63, Springboro

What I know about Obamacare scares me to death. I think theres a happy medium between Obamacare and what we need. I cant believe no one can figure it out. I dont think its fair theyre burdening small businesses with health care. Its keeping my son, who owns a small business, from wanting to hire more people because he doesnt know what hes going to be taxed with.

Asia White, 26, Dayton

As a single parent who works part-time, I qualify for Medicaid. It does play a major role for me. As long as the Democratic Party continues to see fit that low-income families can afford health care, then Im definitely for that. If the other party would make known that it has a better option, Id be forced to weigh my options. If I was middle class, then I could afford to have a different option, but right now, I cant.

Beverly Rowell, 49, Dayton

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