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Old 02-10-2009, 08:51 PM
 
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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That is 4 cases- out of how many thousands and thousands that never wake up?? I read about people dying that have been in comas for 20 and even more years. A waste of money. And these people were not in vegatative state comas but rather unconsious with brain activity present:

Former police officer Dockery lay in a coma for more than seven years after being shot in the head in 1988 while on duty. When he awoke, neurologists explained that he had not been in a vegetative state but a twilight state of semi-consciousness.
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:03 PM
 
Location: Houston Texas
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Thanks for posting this but these people here Love Obama and are thinking this is a good idea.They just don't get it.
Your point is well taken and accurate. Some have received their marching orders. See below
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The sky is falling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:11 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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How many more threads do we have to have about this article? It is an opinion piece with a lot of hyperbole. There are some links to the actual bill in some of the other threads on this topic. This is fear-mongering.
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:13 PM
 
Location: San Diego, CA
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the sky is falling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jesus hates us because we won't burn gays!
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:14 PM
 
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You need to read this. If you want to keep control of your own healthcare you must act now. Our senior citizens are in danger.

Ruin Your Health With the Obama Stimulus Plan: Betsy McCaughey
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Commentary by Betsy McCaughey

Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Republican Senators are questioning whether President Barack Obama’s stimulus bill contains the right mix of tax breaks and cash infusions to jump-start the economy.
Tragically, no one from either party is objecting to the health provisions slipped in without discussion. These provisions reflect the handiwork of Tom Daschle, until recently the nominee to head the Health and Human Services Department.
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Republican fear-mongering raises its ugly head again. Just unbelievable.

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Old 02-10-2009, 09:18 PM
 
Location: New York, New York
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jesus hates us because we won't burn gays!
Talk about conspiracy theorist. I have a picture in my head about someone that hasn't slept in weeks, won't answerer the phone or door unless a certain ring or knock is followed! The government is watching us. They want us to have an abortion or they are going to deport us!
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:27 PM
 
Location: the very edge of the continent
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Republican fear-mongering raises its ugly head again. Just unbelievable.
The author is a Democrat. She's also published articles in the Huffington Post. Betsy McCaughey: Empty Promises For Patients
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:28 PM
 
Location: Northglenn, Colorado
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The sky is falling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
right now there are over 300 drugs in trial for the treatment of MS, not all drugs work on any one person, so you really don't give a crap if people with MS may not have access to these test drugs that may help their condition when the 5 on the market do not? where is this Democratic compassion I am always hearing about?
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:38 PM
 
Location: New York, New York
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right now there are over 300 drugs in trial for the treatment of MS, not all drugs work on any one person, so you really don't give a crap if people with MS may not have access to these test drugs that may help their condition when the 5 on the market do not? where is this Democratic compassion I am always hearing about?
That goes with all expiremental medications, and what does that have to do with either Democrats or the topic?
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Old 02-10-2009, 09:39 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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I don't think that's what the bill is referring to. These people are fear mongerers. Here is a link to the actual bill.

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-...f:h1eh.txt.pdf
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