Health Care Reform Truths & Lies (posted by DT)

As I watch congress voting for HCR:

Last night I was at a wonderful party with neighbors talking politics. In discussing Health Care Reform I was surprised once again by the misconceptions out there about this bill. In fact the Right Wing Noise Machine is so great at what it does, that more myth is known about the bill than fact.

So here's a little myth vs. fact:

• Myth: The HCR bill is a government takeover of health care. Fact: the health care system in the US is not being taken over by the government. It is still insurance-based, and those who are getting insurance through their employer will continue to do so.
• Myth: The bill will increase the deficit. Fact: The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has scored the bill and says that it will reduce the deficit.
• Myth: The Democrats rammed this bill down the throats of the American people through unusual and unprecedented parliamentary maneuvers. Fact: None of the parliamentary tactics used were unusual or unprecedented. Republicans and Democrats have been using all of these tactics for years.

I may have more in a while. Anyway, I predict that this law will not destroy the system of health care in our country, and will not lead to a socialist dictatorship.