# Explain the Death Panels thing to me

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**Created:** [January 23, 2010, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-death-panels-thing-to-me/526099 "2010-01-23T10:35:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 24, 2010, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-death-panels-thing-to-me/526099/63 "2010-01-24T05:12:54Z")

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> [@DanBlather](#):
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> This is part of my recent thinking about whether US conservatives have any morals. Even if you think that UHC or the proposed bill are a bad idea, shouldn’t you be repulsed by your side using such sleazy tactics? Instead, conservative are cackling with delight that Palin found such a good way to oppose UHC and want to reward her with a chance to run for President. A news organization has hired her, knowing that she lied.
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> What has happened to the America I grew up in?

I agree with this sentiment.

But I have seen equally blatant lies from the folks that seek to ban or restrict firearms. And I have seen people who think banning guns is a good idea treat these lies, when they even accept that lies have been told, as understandable because the cause is such a good one.

I don’t believe that the willingness to lie to advance a cause is restricted to the Republicans.

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