I got an email from AARP yesterday. This was just the latest from them talking about health care. As usual, they go on about the myths that people are putting out there and how the all mighty AARP is here to dispel the rumor spewed by the great satan (or astro-turfers to NancyP). In this email, they have you enter a zip code and present you with a list of local newspapers. AARP will send a Letter to the Editor in your name. Below are their points.
Health care reform isn't socialized medicine and will not lead to rationed care. You'll still be able to choose your own doctor and health insurance plan.
Under health care reform, any decisions regarding your health will continue to be made by you, your doctor and your family – not by the government.
We can't afford not to fix health care. If we do nothing now, the cost of health care premiums will double in the next seven years.
Health care reform will strengthen, not hurt, Medicare. For people in Medicare, reform will protect your benefits, ensure you can choose your doctor and strengthen Medicare so it's there for your children and grandchildren
Now how does AARP know all this? It is really interesting how when you quote from HR3200, the proponents tell you how there is no bill, there are many bills, or some such nonsense to indicate how foolish you are. But when they speak, it is with the absolute certainty as you can see above.
What does AARP get out of this? Who knows. What we do know is that the head of AARP donated thousands to the Obama campaign last year. Of course as a citizen, it is his right. However as the head of what is supposed to be an impartial organization, he should show some better sense.
I won't be renewing when my current membership runs out. The small benefits that I get from membership isn't worth my soul.
