Here are three simple facts to keep in mind about the government health care takeover:

Health care costs will skyrocket. Make no mistake, a government-run system will cost more than $1 trillion and Washington will have to keep raising taxes, rationing care and limiting your choices in doctors and treatments to keep up.

Millions of jobs will be lost. A massive small-business tax and crippling penalties will force small businesses to shed jobs or close their doors.

Millions of Americans will lose their current coverage. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates up to 20 million Americans would remain uninsured, even after spending more than $1 trillion.

Is this really what you want for your family?

If not, then speak up and speak out.

Dean Thie

Post Falls