Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

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Death panels are one of the most venal anti-healthcare reform Steele endorsed Republican fictions .. they toy with the deepest of fears .. (though lol seems to me death will be a peaceful time .. lolol) .. the Rep. deception is ultra dirty politickin' .. i always thought death panels made the walls of crematoriums .. oh well .. .. this is good ..

There is nothing objectionable about this planning, which has been endorsed by Democrats, Republicans like Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and the AARP. But this type of advice is exactly what the GOP fear-mongered about this summer. As FactCheck.org explained:

What the bill actually provides for is voluntary Medicare-funded end-of-life counseling. In other words, if seniors choose to make advance decisions about the type of care and treatments they wish to receive at the end of their lives, Medicare will pay for them to sit down with their doctor and discuss their preferences. There is no requirement to attend regular sessions, and there is absolutely no provision encouraging euthanasia.

Keep 'em honest, Steph! ..