Fear-Mongering Conservatives

I can't believe the lies that the Right Wing conservatives are saying about health care reform. Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, the GOP leadership, the GOP, Fox News. Lies. EVERY SINGLE WORD that comes out of their mouths on health care reform is either falsified or fabricated--intoxicated with fear.

They are inciting anger through lies. I welcome debate because it's necessary and beneficial, but this is ridiculous. These people are absolutely misinformed. It's like no one bothered to look for the FACTS. No skepticism at all. "The Republicans said health care reform is bad. It must be true!"

The angry people at these town hall meetings will feel embarrassed for acting so rash. Knowledge is empowering. We should empower the people with the facts. More than 46 million Americans are uninsured. It's cheaper to prevent illness than to treat it. Pre-existing condition clauses help no one. Countless families are forced to choose between bankruptcy or death. Inaction is not an option. But luckily for those who oppose health care reform, they can opt out and not receive anything. So let's look at the facts because facts never lie.

1. It won't bankrupt the US. According to the Congressional Budget Office, it's deficit-neutral. http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/07/cbo-scores-confirms-deficit-ne.shtml

2. Yes, the conservatives and the GOP are lying about health care reform.

http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/publications/AAHCA-mythvfact-071409.pdf

3. Congress made a summary of the bill in layman's terms so everyone can understand.

http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/publications/AAHCA-BILLSUMMARY-071409.pdf

4. Congress also made a section-by-section analysis for those who dare to learn more.

http://waysandmeans.house.gov/media/pdf/111/sbys3200.pdf

5. Health care reform has support, especially from the AARP, AFL-CIO, and SEUI.

http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2009/07/supporters-of-the-americas-aff.shtml