Health care reform is sparking passion and outrage across the country.

On Saturday, thousands of people showed up at a forum in Denton, nearly overwhelming organizers.

It's one of several being held across North Texas, where talk of health care reform is igniting controversy and tempers.

There were big crowds, and expressions of many different opinions.

"I'm a very, very scared citizen," said one person.

Hot tempers flared, as health care was debated.

Huge crowds overwhelmed the meeting hall, with hundreds more gathering outside, for the forum hosted by Congressman Michael Burgess.

Aware these types of forums have sparked outrage across the country, the seven-year congressman urged the crowd to keep calm.

The event remained largely civil, with many seemingly lining up with the Republican doctor against the bill.

"I think we should be able to make our own medical decisions. I don't want the government making medical decisions for me, my children, my grandchildren," said Joan Stephens, a protestor.

But there were dissenters, like Robert Matlock, nervous about being able to afford insurance.

"Project in another 10 years, nobody, except the very, very rich can afford it, it's a crisis," he said.

Congress won't be taking any action on health care reform until at least early September, when lawmakers return to Washington.

Some meetings have seen yelling, scuffles, even arrests. Demonstrations, like the one in Denton, are taking place across the country.

Some have had yelling, scuffles, even arrests.

Another Texas congressman says he believes the protests are carefully orchestrated.

"This notion of a grassroots campaign is totally and completely phony. The Republican party has coordinated this apparent outrage and stirred it up," said representative Lloyd Doggett (D) of Texas.

The disagreements are getting increasingly ugly, with opponents comparing President Obama and congress to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

Some lawmakers are actually canceling public meetings.


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