Who Needs Death Panels? Just Use Government’s VA Checklist

Bobby Eberle

8/25/2009

Much is being made about provisions in Barack Obama’s health “scare” plan which suggest that seniors be denied care and be given counseling to prepare for the end of their lives. How scary is it that a government bureaucrat or panel could decide if your life is worth living?

Well, the Obama administration continues its effort, but this time the focus is a “do it yourself” checklist that is being provided to veterans to “help” them determine if they just don’t want to go on any more. The checklist works as a political push poll, steering veterans toward conclusions that normally wouldn’t be chosen. If this kind of practice is acceptable at the VA, just think what will end up in Obama’s health care laws if they pass!

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