We can't blame the major networks entirely for the negative press about health care. Even though they are giving what I consider too much coverage to a small number of protesters, they are having the medical experts (Dr. Tim Johnson for example) debunk some of the myths about health care. One of the most outrageous myths was started by former NY Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughy on the Fred Thompson show. She announced the myth of required Medicare counseling sessions on how to end life early. Every responsible medical doctor I have seen interviewed has stated this "death panel" idea that is being circulated by the extremists is absolutely not true. And the crackpots keep complaining about Congress not reading the bill.
You can watch videos on the "White House Reality Check" webpage:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/
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