So that you may disagree or agree with me with real information on your side and mine, I have provided the sources for dispelling these myths. However, I would suggest that everyone read H.R. 3200 and other sources for her/himself and stop perpetuating the misinformation. I would also suggest that people read reputable sites and not depend upon one slanted viewpoint. It adds nothing to the discourse.
Myth #1
The health care bill would set up government death panels.
Fact
This one just keeps going and going and going like the Energizer bunny, yet it's been debunked from many quarters. In section 1233 of H.R. 3200, the provision is to allow doctors to bill Medicare for their consultations with patients regarding end-of-life care and decisions. As it stands now, Medicare does not cover this. It's as simple as that. There are NO death panels (p. 424-425 of the house bill on peters.house.gov; or, scroll down to section 1233 on thomas.loc.gov). Conservative firebrand Dick Morris even stated on Sean Hannity's talk show on Fox on August 17, 2009, that there are no death panel provisions in the bill. Many sources have addressed this myth. Check out cbsnews.com, opencongress.org, aarp.org, nchc.org, mediamatters.org, abcnews.go.com, to name a few sites you can peruse to see for yourself.
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We know who to thank for starting this vicious lie but there's no need to go there! Thank you Dawn, for this incredible forum. I will be following your every move!
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