If the critics were correct, how can they be “fearmongers.”
Way before any of this got to the point of being voted on,
I was discussing the “death panels” with a lib who supports ANYTHING these people do.
First, it was denial that rationing would occur.
I walked through the increased demand due to increased “free” coverage vs the reduced number of providers,
and asked how rationing COULDN’T occur.
I got back - “well, better if a government panel does the rationing than an insurance company”.