Whispers and Lies

In the past few weeks, we have witnessed a supposedly whirlwind of anger, shouting, and downright rudeness concerning the government's attempts to improve national health care. What is so surprising is that few of these protesters seem to realize several truths.

1. Medicare IS a government program and covers the majority of the senior citizens who are screaming about government interference. One woman famously shouted that she did not want any government involvement in her health care and then said, "But don't take away my Medicare!"

2. Our nation's health care system is the most expensive in the world and that cost is growing at an uncontrollable rate.

3. Of the major developed countries, the U.S.A. ranks considerably lower in almost every area of health care, including infant mortality.

4. There is no health care bill as yet. Everything is still in committee.

5. There will be no death panels, as Silly Sarah said on her face book page. Therefore, I and many other grandparents are safe!

6. Without the public option, insurance costs will continue to skyrocket and fewer people will receive coverage.

7. Under an effective system, insurers cannot deny coverage because of pre-existing conditions.

SO WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE SCREAMING?!