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RKP5637

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26. I would think it would be clearly illegal. Also, in essence one could

Thu May 25, 2023, 02:54 PM

May 2023

murder someone they wanted to, and then say treating them violated their beliefs. And the murder would be covered up by this bizarre law. It's FloriDUH, so who knows. Most in Florida love this guy so much they agree with everything he does.

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Starting 7/1/23 LGBT can be denied medical help in Florida if one objects to providing medical care. [View all] RKP5637 May 2023 OP

Kick for recognition JustAnotherGen May 2023 #1

Yep! Far too often IMO some Americans live in tribes never looking at the big picture. Hence it RKP5637 May 2023 #3

If anyone actually does this, I predict federal lawsuits. yardwork May 2023 #2

Agreed. ShazzieB May 2023 #35

Denying medical care to various groups is part of the GOP war against Americans. Irish_Dem May 2023 #4

Pretty sure an insurance company cannot take your money for a policy and then deny a claim Freethinker65 May 2023 #5

Doctors should say that treating white MAGA Christian assholes is against their faith. Sky Jewels May 2023 #6

This is such clear bullshit, it's certain to be challenged in court al bupp May 2023 #7

DeSatan and the FL legislature are disgusting. brer cat May 2023 #8

So if a gay person has a serious car wreck Chipper Chat May 2023 #9

Stickers NowISeetheLight May 2023 #11

Either that, or maybe the Republicans will begin requiring LGBT people to have them. Chellee May 2023 #27

... or tattoos on the forehead. n/t RKP5637 May 2023 #45

De Santis is an asshole and this has to be illegal as hell. LoisB May 2023 #10

Fuck the MAGA morons, they can go straight to fucking hell. Initech May 2023 #12

OMG NowISeetheLight May 2023 #13

It will, it's just a matter of time. This is so outrageous it's beyond belief! n/t RKP5637 May 2023 #24

Or a jewish paramedic refuse to treat a christian right-winger. LiberalArkie May 2023 #31

White Christian Nationalist NowISeetheLight May 2023 #14

Now Catholics/Protestants can refuse to treat each other? keithbvadu2 May 2023 #15

Republicans love making discrimination legal dlk May 2023 #16

This is evil, and will cause pain, suffering, and even death to people who are denied care. patphil May 2023 #17

The Hippocratic Oath is now optional... Wounded Bear May 2023 #18

Isn't this against federal law? Or did the Opus Dei SCOTUS toss it out along with everything else? Hekate May 2023 #19

I would think it would be clearly illegal. Also, in essence one could RKP5637 May 2023 #26

Come to FloriDUH for a vacation and Fun and die when the EMT's refuse to help you RKP5637 May 2023 #28

Use of Leeches? THUMBS UP in Flori DUH !! nt TeamProg May 2023 #20

That doesn't seem right. Health care as a whole will suffer. The best pwb May 2023 #21

Completely ILLEGAL in Michigan. roamer65 May 2023 #22

Can I deny care to a registered Republican since I believe they are evil ? rickford66 May 2023 #23

Probably as a pastafarian you do not believe that they are faithful would possibly get it LiberalArkie May 2023 #32

Beware of unnecessary laws with hidden agendas that pretend to protect morals Ohioboy May 2023 #25

Well, helping Republicans violates my conscience. I hope they remember that. CaptainTruth May 2023 #29

The damn fools have to realize this is a two way street!!! RKP5637 May 2023 #30

This is evil, horrifying, and vile. 👿😱🤬 ShazzieB May 2023 #33

We are getting out of Florida. To me it is way too far gone. Florida is full of people RKP5637 May 2023 #34

I don't blame you. ShazzieB May 2023 #37

Thanks!!! Moving back into solid blue territory. RKP5637 May 2023 #40

When it goes before the Supreme Court... Behind the Aegis May 2023 #36

Yep, my fear too! SCOTUS will say hey, what's wrong with that, and then rule it for all states. n/t RKP5637 May 2023 #41

if a relative was a patient who was refused care moonshinegnomie May 2023 #38

K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 May 2023 #42

In my entire life, in every state I've lived, I have NEVER been asked my sexual orientation. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #39

THESE SAME FUCKERS CALL THEMSELVES "PRO-LIFE" Skittles May 2023 #43

It's incredible that so many Americans buy into their crap. This country is starting to RKP5637 May 2023 #44