cologal, this will be the third time I've posted this Bloomberg link. You really need to read it and tell us how you interpret the context. Perhaps you agree and that at least is an opinion.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aLzfDxfbwhzs

As noted in the link, Dashle's book is even more telling of the sinister scheme to.....reduce the costly care of "seniors", his word not mine.

What penalties will deter your doctor from going beyond the electronically delivered protocols when your condition is atypical or you need an experimental treatment? The vagueness is intentional. In his book, Daschle proposed an appointed body with vast powers to make the “tough” decisions elected politicians won’t make. Death panels?

The stimulus bill does that, and calls it the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research (190-192). The goal, Daschle’s book explained, is to slow the development and use of new medications and technologies because they are driving up costs. He praises Europeans for being more willing to accept “hopeless diagnoses” and “forgo experimental treatments,” and he chastises Americans for expecting too much from the health-care system. Pay special attention to the recommendation to "slow the development and use of new medications and technologies because they are driving up costs." Can you tell me that is not the coldest suggestion you have heard lately?

Daschle says health-care reform “will not be pain free.” Seniors should be more accepting of the conditions that come with age instead of treating them. That means the elderly will bear the brunt. Does that mean we shouldn't fight for an extra year or two, may five or more? Doesn't the Declaration of Independence say something about the "right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? The emphasis is on "life".

The Federal Council is modeled after a U.K. board discussed in Daschle’s book. This board approves or rejects treatments using a formula that divides the cost of the treatment by the number of years the patient is likely to benefit. Treatments for younger patients are more often approved than treatments for diseases that affect the elderly, such as osteoporosis. Crystal clear to me. No wonder seniors are "scared." Well they should. The liars are the ones who are telling them not to worry. Their coverage will not change under Obamcare. Want to buy a bridge?

Daschle was Obama's #1 choice to head up Health and Human Services to push Obamacare until he had a little legal problem. Tax evasion to be precise. It looks like its a prerequisite for an Obama cabinet appointment. Daschle is still an Obama advisor on health care.

I respect your opinion even if it diverges significantly from mine on this issue.