[Gondring]

What a sick comparison. Bill Clinton's is far worse (if he is guilty, of course, which seems clearly true). And if guilty, it was said in response to a horrific crime he committed.

Barack Obama's is an opinion offered in a democratic republic, and he has not (yet) criminally imposed his will. If he were to use force to impose this belief, then it would be worse, of course.

But I sure hope no FReepers think that freedom of speech is worse than a criminal assault.

[MozarkDawg]

Barack Obama's is an opinion offered in a democratic republic, and he has not (yet) criminally imposed his will. If he were to use force to impose this belief, then it would be worse, of course.

But I sure hope no FReepers think that freedom of speech is worse than a criminal assault.

The thing is, 0bama's words, while not necessarily the reason, context he uttered them, have been said to me on more than one occasion by my physician, at those times, the surgical procedure necessary was more dangerous than waiting and relieving my pain with medication and I was *better off taking the pain pill*. (My surgeon nowhere near as callous when he pointed out the risks of surgery greater than the benefit it might derive).

[WilliamofCarmichael]

RE: "Barack Obama's is an opinion offered in a democratic republic, and he has not (yet) criminally imposed his will. If he were to use force to impose this belief, then it would be worse, of course."

A president of course does not need force. I do not believe that VA patients, or any of us, should be subject to

The Death Book for Veterans

"After the Bush White House took a look at how this document was treating complex health and moral issues, the VA suspended its use. Unfortunately, under President Obama, the VA has now resuscitated "Your Life, Your Choices."