Posted on 08/05/2009 9:58:34 PM PDT by fujimoh
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Subject: MUST READ: Don't believe them
From: "Barry Jackson, AARP"
Date: Wed, August 05, 2009 4:01 pm
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dear Margaret,
If your inbox is anything like mine, you're getting a lot of emails
about how SCARY health reform is. From allegations about rationing
care to wild reports of government-sponsored euthanasia, the rumors
just keep getting crazier.
And I've had enough. Enough of the fear-mongering. Enough of the myths
and unfounded rumors. Enough of the interest groups twisting the truth
to stop health reform.
I'm fighting back - and I'm asking for your help!
Below I've debunked some of the common myths going around. Will you
forward this email to your friends and help get the truth out about
reform?
The truth is real reform is at risk because opponents are using scare
tactics and slogans to gin up fear and misunderstandings. Don't let
that happen.
Sincerely,
Barry Jackson
AARP Online Advocacy Manager
P.S. Let's make sure everyone gets the truth. After you've
forwarded the message below, please share these myths and facts on
Facebook if you have an account, or post them on other networking
sites. If you're active on Twitter, please tweet the truth now.
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Hi,
My inbox has been flooded with emails spreading crazy rumors about
health reform so I wanted to share some facts from AARP about what's
really going on. Please join me in forwarding these facts to everyone
you know. Print them out and pass them around at your social
gatherings and other places where people are discussing the issues of
the day.
FACT #1: Medicare will not be ended, and no benefits or services will
be cut.
Your services will not be ended, nor will your benefits be cut. AARP's
position on this could not be clearer. And we have sent this message
loud and clear to Congress. While the current proposals include
savings in Medicare by cutting out fraud, abuse, waste, and
inefficiency, we're standing up and making sure benefits for Medicare
recipients are not only fully protected, but are improved.[1]
FACT #2: No legislation currently in Congress would mandate the
rationing of care. Period.
Our staff has read all of the legislation circulating in Congress and
there are no provisions in these bills that would ration care for our
members. None. If any ever did, we would vigorously fight to stop that
legislation.[2]
FACT #3: There is no provision of any piece of legislation that would
promote euthanasia of any kind.
The rumors out there are flat out lies. Right now Medicare does not
cover counseling for end-of-life care. The portion of the bill in
question would simply provide coverage for optional end-of-life
consultations with doctors, so that the patient can be aware of all of
the treatment options on the table. It is not mandatory and it has
nothing to do with euthanasia.[3]
FACT #4: We have not endorsed President Obama's plan.
In fact, we haven't endorsed any plan. We are supporting reform of our
health care system, something that AARP has pushed for many years.
We're working closely with Republican and Democratic members of
Congress to lower health care costs and to ensure quality affordable
coverage for older Americans - and we want reform legislation
passed and signed by the president this year.[4]
So what is AARP fighting for in health reform?
1. Stopping insurance companies from charging older Americans
unaffordable premiums because of their age.
2. Ending the practice of excluding people from insurance because
of pre-existing conditions.
3. Holding down health costs and making insurance coverage more
affordable for all Americans.
4. Making prescription drugs more affordable by narrowing the
Medicare doughnut hole, bringing generics to market faster, and
allowing Medicare to negotiate better drug prices.
Find out more and take action at http://aarp.convio.net/site/R?i=0uBuhhuQyhwoeh5M9IPNKw.. .
Thanks,
Margaret
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1. "AARP to Congress: Don't Make Medicare More Expensive,"
AARP, July 30, 2009 http://aarp.convio.net/site/R?i=tPv_Tt9BfIYxlt4qIgm5YQ..
2. "Debunked: Health Reform Means Rationed Care For Seniors,"
AARP, August 4, 2009 http://aarp.convio.net/site/R?i=LDLRqroJQb4GKyjU2E0WMw..
3. "AARP Responds to Health Reform Scare Tactics," AARP, July 24,
2009 http://aarp.convio.net/site/R?i=22i8zrN9f8NXEQjBN9_hBw..
4. "Obama Vows No Cuts To Medicare Benefits," AARP, July 29, 2009 http://aarp.convio.net/site/R?i=Vt4RdYMPhDul_AAoIJMWuA..
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So what is their evidence for their claims?
Anytime a ‘RAT uses the word “truth” more than three times in an email, you can bet you’ve just had your leg peed on.
that’s bull...how can they save money if they keep Medicare exactly the way it is? Makes no sense. Everyone knows it’s bull..AARP sucks. Man, this is just turning into a war.
Hildy, you ain't seen nothing yet.
Even if rationing isn’t currently in the bill, at a later date policy can be changed by the D.H.H.S.
Gov’t should NEVER have control of health care.
There really needs to be a “non-political” organization for retirees.
AARP started off with the right idea but they’re obviously run by extremist liberal hacks.
They need some competition from an less liberal group.
Honestly, I don’t think this group gives a damn about elderly anymore. All they want from the elderly is dues.
There really needs to be a “non-political” organization for retirees.
AARP started off with the right idea but they’re obviously run by extremist liberal hacks.
They need some competition from an less liberal group.
Honestly, I don’t think this group gives a damn about elderly anymore. All they want from the elderly is dues.
Yeah, but the idea that Government should never have control of health care isn’t one you’d get an organization for seniors to agree with. The majority of seniors would not do away with Medicare if they had the choice. That’s government-run health care and they seem to want it.
You said “Honestly, I don’t think this group gives a damn about elderly anymore. All they want from the elderly is dues.”
I say, “Sounds like a union to me!”
AARP doesn’t care if all their members are euthenized ~ AFTER they’e paid their initial insurance payments. It’s all front loaded doncha know.
There is another group. Another Freeper posted it, I forget who (sorry!).
AMAC - Association of Mature American Citizens
http://www.amac.us/
Correct. The danger is giving end-of-life power to the gov’t. With Holdren as Science Czar, anything is possible with this administration. Holdren looks at geriatrics and some minorities as inferior.
Just received my very first ever correspondance from AARP (well, actually it came to my home address, but I work out of town during the week - I haven’t yet read it). I guess that means (according to my wife) that I’m officially and old person (didn’t realize 50 was old). I’ll be curious to see the correspondance to see if it contains anything about health care.
He’a a lying son of a bitch!!!!
“AARP started off with the right idea “
There’s never been anything right about yhat communist organization!
What is your opinion? Otherwise IBTZ.
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