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CNN Reports: Health Bill Sparks Death Threats To U.S. House Members

03/24/2010 2:05 pm 0 comments

Source: Colby Hall/Mediaite.com

Its not news that the Health Care bill sparked tensions on both sides of the debate. However, it is news when a reports surface that up to ten members of the U.S. House of Representatives have requested additional security for fear of violent actions being threatened to them, their spouses and even their children. Are threats of violence absolutely reflective of a larger political movement? Of course not – but though there only needs to be one action of a crazed individual for tragedy to strike.

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