Proponents of vast programs like ObamaCare often shrug off complaints by claiming, “Those are just anecdotes.” Still, what is history but a series of anecdotes? And while anecdotes may give an incomplete picture, they are less susceptible to fabrication than large “studies,” which can be — and often are — manipulated to suit the agenda of those who conduct or pay for the study.
If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything. — Fred Menger
With these points in mind, consider these three patients: