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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.
8 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
That's the media for ya, news reporters have their views too.. They just leave some parts out or make it sound like someone said something else, it's all called wordplay my friend and because of the freedom of speech the media is allowed to do this and they always do it too.
The media is supposed to be independent and neutral on all issues, but obviously they are always not.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I take pride in keeping up with the political news on both sides. I however seem to have missed this quote in any form.
And you are so right , that is exactly what we are doing , at least a lot of Liberals are !
They are defending a HC Bill , when they have no idea what is in it! 2700 pages of government control.
If this bill is allowed to go into effect, the government will not only have control over Health Care but everything else in your life. Everything!!
On top of that , it will be rationed and it is going to cost a mint.
Hope the Liberals like , what they WON!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It doesn't contribute to, or detract from, the meaning of the statement. Mr. Berwick is a socialist, just like his dear leader, 0-bama.
- Mr. WolfLv 71 decade ago
Anybody that has a brain knows that care is rationed in this county now and it always has been.
Time and time again the sheeple have shown that they do not care about the truth.
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- 1 decade ago
the crap will hit the fan when a liberal feels their health care is getting rationed out!!!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
So they will look at you when they pull the plug oh ok that makes me feel better.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Oh, that is just so unfair.
Waah waah waah.
