Monday, August 17, 2009

Seven myths about health care debate as told by FactCheck.org

According to FactCheck.org's "Seven Falsehoods", there are...


These falsehoods told by proponents (Obama or the Democrats or their advocates):
  • The bill is paid for
  • Families will save 2,500

These falsehoods told by opponents (Republicans or conservatives, etc.):
  • Government will decide what care I get (ie "no hip replacement for grandma")
  • Private insurance will be illegal
  • The House Bill requires "suicide counseling" (ie euthanasia)
  • Medicare benefits will be slashed
  • Illegal immigrants will be covered

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