You make a good point but in her defense I would like to go on record to say she knows I frequent Freepers every day and asked me if I thought the Freepers could help her with this article. I told her there are numerous intelligent people here and I thought it would be worth while.
You’ll notice I’ve been around here a while so let me tell you she’s sincere and not a “plant”...she’s my wife!
OK - but the same advice applies - if she is a reporter she should dig - search the archives - see what people have to say and what facts are available readily - then if she desires further explanation she should ask specific questions. A reporter should never ask such a broad question as - “can someone help me one this?” No personal offense meant, but that is weak reporting. Dig, formulate, follow up, repeat.
I will offer her a good source as an olive branch - go to congressman Lungren’s (R-CA3) house page - he has links to full length video of his town hall meetings. He is a lawmaker who HAS read the bill and does understand the implications - she may find something there to enlighten her.
Then she's aware she'll be looked at suspiciously.
Welcome to FR, RG!