[lbo-talk] health care poll

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> Misconceptions about the plan were widespread, however, with 55 percent saying 
> it would give health coverage to illegal immigrants and 45 percent saying it 
> would let the government decide when to stop care for the elderly. Both are 
> untrue.

Doesn't this poll sort of argue against the idea that it's just plain old American common sense that makes people oppose health care reform? Talk about catapulting the propaganda! They managed to get half the population believing lies. That is an achievement that ought to merit an award (suitably designed to resemble a propaganda catapult of course)