This Much is Certain

I’m not certain about much in the present economy, but this much I do know: fear mongering has no place in the health care reform debate.

The recent provocation by Sarah Palin and others that the health care reform legislation contains provisions that will establish governmental “death panels” to adjudicate end of life decisions is altogether inaccurate and inappropriate. I find it regrettable that, as a result of the inevitable and ensuing public outcry, the provision to reimburse patients for vital services such as hospice consultation was removed from the bill.

The one thing that our economy does not need more of is uncertainty, inflamed by unfounded fears. We deserve better from our elected officials.