I’m not a fan of political blogs – people ranting opinions and comment about their way the world should change, I prefer to leave that talk to the pub. But the stories recently of MEP Daniel Hannan’s attack on the NHS have lead to some unbelievable fibs being told about the NHS by lunatic campaigners across the pond.
This article in The New York Times (“British Leaders Defend Their Health Service”) sums it up pretty well and includes some crazy quotes, this one’s the best:
People such as scientist Stephen Hawking wouldn’t have a chance in the U.K., where the National Health Service would say the life of this brilliant man, because of his physical handicaps, is essentially worthless.
(from an editorial in Investors Business Daily which has now been corrected)
“The Met’s attempts to remove Brian Haw from outside Parliament have reached new lows by playing on people’s fear of terrorism.
The anti-war protester Brian Haw could be exploited by terrorists wanting to bomb Westminster, a court heard. Mr Haw’s banners outside the Houses of Parliament could be used to conceal a device by extremists, Marylebone Magistrates’ Court was told.
Well yes they could. But so could a backpack. Or a shopping trolley. Or a pizza box. Or a black cab. Or a bus. Or a briefcase. Or a large German Shepherd. Or a herd of school children. Or a car. This list could get quite long.”
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