Oh, the joys of the political season and the barrage of flyers in the mailbox. Today I got one about Rep. Blake Moore, who this flier claims “has always fought to protect Medicare drug coverage” and asks us to urge him to keep fighting for affordable drug coverage for seniors “by opposing HR4895.”
OK, let’s do a little fact-checking. Hmmm. Per the fact sheet on HR4895, the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act, it seems this act actually lowers the costs for millions of Americans, both seniors and families. Having read the fact sheet, I don’t see anywhere how this “restricts access” or “limits drug choices” per the Seniors4BetterCare.com paid-for flier.
Now how many people who receive this flier are going to fact-check it? This is one of the biggest problems with politics — anybody and everybody can throw money at those running for office and it’s welcomed with open arms, and then spread absolute BS knowing the majority won’t take the time to do their due diligence.
Rep. Moore — do better. Utahns deserve honesty and non-gerrymandered districts. Sigh…
Rachel Taylor, Salt Lake City
Clarification • Aug. 22, 8 a.m.: Rep. Blake Moore’s office says the referenced flyer was sent by Seniors4BetterCare without any coordination from their office.