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Democrats and Republicans attack the Public Option (for Indians)

by tdaxp ~ September 2nd, 2009

Many Americans already live with the “public option.” If ObamaCare passes, white, black, and asian Americans will also be experiencing the public option that Indians currently enjoy:

Hat-tip to Hot Air via Jason.

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