tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468664660833170893.post7123054015039172587..comments2024-01-08T14:53:19.838-05:00Comments on Bluegrass Policy Blog: Quote of the Day: What Would Jefferson Say?Kelly Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17249335217299732224noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4468664660833170893.post-37922705368164434062010-03-24T18:53:31.020-04:002010-03-24T18:53:31.020-04:00Jefferson's quote succinctly describes the Con...Jefferson's quote succinctly describes the Constitution. Sarah Palin's "death panels" was lifted from a section of the healthcare bill that allowed individuals to have a living will.<br /><br />To Palin and other wing nutters, being allowed to have a living will was tantamount to a "death panel."<br /><br />Jefferson's quote would have no bearing on Palin's death panels. Having the right to make a living will would come under "happiness." <br /><br />Allowing a person to have a living will is what Republicans mean when they talk about "government intrusion or takeover of your healthcare."Hempyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813467704115452311noreply@blogger.com