In Spite of Claims to the Contrary, Republicans Stand Steadfast Between Americans and Their Doctors

Republicans like to say that they don't want any government interference between patients and their doctors.

However, recent polls show that both the American public and American doctors strongly favor the choice of a public alternative in health care reform.

So, why are Republicans standing between patients and their doctors, if both favor a public option? What do you know: We must be a nation of "socialists", after all.