Are we really supposed to be spying on each other

I am usually not one for conspiracy theories and the like.  However, the White House's request that we forward "fishy" videos and emails about its Health Care plan has me a little concerned.  I am just old enough to remember the old Soviet Union where neighbors were rewarded for spying on neighbors and children on their parents.  (So much for disciplining your children).  I also know people who lived in Europe during WWII were snitching on your neighbors was rewarded.

The following clip puts a funny light on it:  fishy emails.  However, I do have some concern from a civil liberties point of view.  Should the government ever be encouraging people to tattle on their neighbors who disagree on policy issues?  (if your neighbor is building a large bomb - its ok).  It seems to me like it has a chilling effect on free speech.   If you disagree, you can always forward this to President Obama.  I am sure his people will find it fishy.

Just another thought - Do you really want the same people who oversee the post office overseeing your health care.  FedEx made $97 Million while the Post Office lost $7 Billion.

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