Price Is Right

A group called American Action Network, one of those corporate fronts, is running an ad here in Colorado against Rep. Ed Perlmutter claiming that he favors giving Viagra to sex offenders. Here’s what a pretty little actress says to us:
“Apparently, convicted rapists can get Viagra paid for by the new health care bill… with my tax dollars… and Congressman Perlmutter voted for it.”
That’s crazy, I know. Just plain nuts. Regarding sex offenders and the new health law, nothing has changed. Pedophiles, just like pediatricians, can buy health insurance. Viagra is sometimes covered. Under the new law, some people might have their insurance subsidized, and no one knows what the hell the insurance exchanges will be when they come into being.

That’s the justification. Note the wording of the ad. Even though it’s a lie, it’s accurate.

One TV channel in Denver, Channel 9, pulled the ad. They stand alone in the integrity game. For all the others, the price is right.