Fla. doc's sign warns off Obama supporters Democrats should ‘seek urological care elsewhere,’ says notice on door

	A sign on the door of Dr. Jack Cassell's office in Mount Dora, Fla., tells patients "If you voted for Obama, seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin right now, not in four years." View related photos
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. - "A central Florida urologist has posted a sign on his office door warning supporters of President Barack Obama to find a different doctor.

The notice on Dr. Jack Cassell's Mount Dora practice says, "If you voted for Obama, seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin right now, not in four years."

Cassell told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday he wasn't questioning patients or refusing care, because that would be unethical.

"But if they read the sign and turn the other way, so be it," he said.

Cassell, 56, also provides Republican reading material in the waiting room — probably not a risky move, given that Mount Dora's 10,000 residents and the surrounding area lean heavily conservative. Above a stack of GOP health care literature, a sign reads: "This is what the morons in Washington have done to your health care. Take one, read it and vote out anyone who voted for it."

A spokeswoman from the Florida Department of Health, which licenses physicians and investigates complaints, said Friday there was no law prohibiting Cassell from advertising himself this way.

"Because there is no statute, there would be no grounds for a complaint," spokeswoman Eulinda Smith said. "It would be legally deficient,"

A University of Florida professor said Cassell is walking a thin line between free speech and professional obligation. William Allen, a specialist in bioethics, law and medical professionalism, said civil rights protections can prevent patient discrimination. But the law only provides for race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and disability — not political opinion.

Allen said Cassell may be within his rights if he doesn't quiz patients about their politics and hasn't refused to see anyone.

"(He's) trying to hold onto the nub of his ethical obligation," Allen said. "But this is pushing the limit."

Cassell has been practicing in the area since 1988. His wife, Leslie Campione, is a lawyer and GOP candidate for the county commission.

Cassell says most patients have been extremely supportive, though three had complained.

"They know it's not good for them," Cassell said."

Well, until now writers block and apathy have left me listless. I have watched a group of elected millionaire's act no better than a bunch of whining, and often, lying 6th graders degrade our great country just trying to keep their jobs and apparently caring for no one or nothing else. I think it is easy to see that this isn't one sided lambasting on my part. When the facts are facts again, and the Republican smear/fear campaign can withdraw like an un-welcomed tidal wave, perhaps the truth will appear, that is, our president has done more than most since FDR to get this country back on track. Saddled with incomprehensible odds President Obama keeps delivering on his promise of change(the good kind) but his accomplishments are smoldered over by his opponents fear rhetoric. The dust hasn't settled on our beloved presidents legacy and he has accomplished more in a year than his predecessor did in 8. (I'm speaking to positive things). What a fickle country we are acting like children and not taking in the example of history and change. It is the 21st century folks, not 1952. "A person tied to custom is like a prisoner bound in chains." Support you elected President, be patriotic and stop being spoiled brats Americans...

Regards,

C.