It is difficult to make rational decisions when there is a political advantage to be had by misrepresenting the facts. Every system, whether private or sociali

It is difficult to make rational decisions when there is a political advantage to be had by misrepresenting the facts. Every system, whether private or socialized, medical or otherwise, has to decide to how allocate limited resources. When party leaders, along with popular media, can successfully label this "death panels," I don't see hope for a rational solution.