Why do most critics never finish the Donald Berwick quotation?
The quotation he made was
"It’s not a question of whether we will ration care. It is whether we will ration with our eyes open. And right now, we are doing it blindly."
When the news first hit, I saw the full quotation, but ever since, it has been
"It’s not a question of whether we will ration care. It is whether we will ration with our eyes open."
in every mention I've seen in the news and on blogs.
Why do you think most critics never finish the quotation?
Do they think that last phrase doesn't give more information on Berwick's philosophy, or do they think finishing the quotation would hurt their point?"
And if it's the latter, what is the role of news? Is it to inform or to persuade?
It's also interesting how many people seem to avoid the questions. I'm not whining at all. I have a curiosity on where the American people will draw the line with selective reporting.
If you think the last phrase doesn't add to the situation, say so.
One thing, though: embracing ignorance seems to run contrary to even conservative ideals. If you think you'll get support by arguing it's best to just believe whatever you're told, you'll find yourself alone on both sides of the political spectrum.