I hope this doesn't sound partisan, but I am sick and tired of Republicans/conservatives spreading blatant lies about what the health care bills contain.
If it were Democrats/liberals, I would feel the same way. In fact, I do on some issues.
Sarah Palin is the latest: Politifact reports that she says seniors would have to go in front of Obama's bureaucratic panel which would decide whether or not to euthanize them. http://bit.ly/3bvr7i
Glenn Beck has also been on the list, and there is an email circulating that has all these accusations (and cites page numbers), many of which were concluded to be "Pants on fire!" "False," or "Barely true" (by Politifact). Granted, some were true. But that doesn't excuse the statements that weren't true.
These types of shenanigans do not advance the debate. I don't expect all sides to agree because not all sides have the same political philosophy. But to propagate blatant lies is shameful.
As a concerned citizen, I want to have the opportunity to make my decision as to my opinion on this issue or any other based on the facts. There's no other way for me to make the best decision. And, quite frankly, all of those spreading the falsehoods (even unintentionally, since there are so many easy fact-check sites such as politifact or snopes) should be ashamed of themselves. You're taking the partisan 'easy way' out. The easy way isn't always the best way. So either don't share your opinion or try to have an educated (with facts) opinion.
(Note: I'm not asking you to know everything, just to not base your arguments on falsehoods. I'm not even asking you to agree with me. Just don't tell me that health reform will force taxpayers to pay for abortions or to force seniors to end their lives.)
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