Fanning the Flames or Smothering Dissent?

The following from the White House Blog is reminiscent of a hot Ray Bradbury classic:

"These rumors often travel just below the surface via chain emails or through casual conversation. Since we can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help. If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov."