My LTTE ran today in the Denton Record-Chronicle

Myths, misdirection and lies

It is really difficult to keep up with all of the myths, misdirection and outright lies from the right on health care reform. Where to begin?

1. Myth: The founders never intended for the government to be involved in health care.

Reality: The Congress first got involved in health care when employers of merchant seamen were taxed to create the Marine Hospital Service in 1798.

2. Misdirection: Why so fast?

Re-direction: Fast? The right has been using this for more than 50 years! The first bill in this session alone was introduced in January. Taking Cheesy Chuck Grassley at his word, the only Republican move in the Senate has been delay, not serious negotiation. Give me a break!

3. Outright Lie: Health care reform will put a government bureaucrat between you and your doctor and result in — gasp! — rationing.

Absolute truth: Rationing goes on today. Millions who are uninsured get no care. Many with health insurance have their policies rescinded when they try to use them for a critical illness.

Those with insurance already have a health insurance bureaucrat between them and their doctor, one who is concerned only with the bottom line of the insurance company.

We need health care reform with a public option now!

Paticularly the first point. THis is something most people probably don't know. I know I didn't. :thumbsup:

further... well, they didn't 'intend' for women to vote... or blacks... who were 3/5th a person back then.... do we really want to go there!!

that these people don't know squat about the founders.

Besides, its the truth ...

its not "my meme" ... its the truth