Hey all, about this bill and the urban legend and email circulating about it.
We should use it to our advantage.
Rather than saying "it's not true" or "it's been debunked" we should explain the situation. Rather than throwing away the Democrat spin like a hot potato, untwist it:
This is a real pending bill, yes. But President Bush does not support it and would not sign it. It is sponsored entirely by Democrats, and John Kerry -- if elected -- is the one who would sign this Democrat bill into law.
Done.
This "urban legend" wound up on the opinion page of our local newspaper today. I've already written to the editor. We'll see what happens.