Those fears are further heightened by internet and other electronic media that thrive on hype, hyperbole, and our natural tendency to share seemingly outrageous “facts” (which too often are actually outdated “half-facts” taken out of context or even blatant fabrications) with our friends and family.

Throw in a highly partisan political atmosphere in which Republicans and Democrats and liberals and conservatives endlessly trash each other’s ideas and integrity, and everybody’s blood pressure goes up — especially on such a vitally important topic as your family’s health care.

Colonel Steve Strobridge (via Heather)

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