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Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
22. Being from the deep south, I have a particular contempt for party switchers...especially
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 09:15 AM
Sep 2012

those like Bloomberg who provide a cover of respectability and a shitload of money to support the assholes of the Republican party.

He apparently wasn't much of a Democrat during his "lifelong" affiliation.

Good. I don't see why parents should complain, since they can fill out an opt-out form. n/t pnwmom Sep 2012 #1
If they are telling parents ahead of time it's not really and truly a secret. Kalidurga Sep 2012 #2
substitute melm00se Sep 2012 #20
To children who have no health insurance to see a doctor Thor_MN Sep 2012 #21
I totally agree with your point. My sister took the morning after pill rainlillie Sep 2012 #24
Yeah, she had a bad period - whatever. Daemonaquila Sep 2012 #30
Would an abortion or pregnancy have been preferable? nt pnwmom Sep 2012 #42
False comparison. Daemonaquila Sep 2012 #27
better than a teen pregnancy, yes. CTyankee Sep 2012 #54
I say good... abolugi Sep 2012 #3
Good for you, but the problem is... alp227 Sep 2012 #5
If the parent is worried about that, s/he can opt out. So this should work pnwmom Sep 2012 #11
But if it was rolled out "quietly" OrwellwasRight Sep 2012 #31
Criticism vs. Pregnant Teens? Sounds like a great trade-off. Daemonaquila Sep 2012 #33
No program because "it had to be discontinued due to criticism" OrwellwasRight Sep 2012 #34
Criticism roddma Sep 2012 #63
Do you believe young people would not have sex if contraception were unavailable? And no, about uppityperson Sep 2012 #64
So when you were growing up, everyone remained a virgin until 18? Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #66
You do understand that girls can already go to Planned Parenthood without parental consent, pnwmom Sep 2012 #43
This is not about what I understand. OrwellwasRight Sep 2012 #49
Where does it say that parents weren't fully informed? Just because the schools weren't pnwmom Sep 2012 #53
"It" doesn't say that and "I" didn't say that. OrwellwasRight Sep 2012 #55
"How is that so offensive to you? Why are you so itching for a fight?" pnwmom Sep 2012 #59
I was suggesting it because the article in the OP suggested it. OrwellwasRight Sep 2012 #60
The parents have an opt-out, should they choose to exercise it at the beginning. BlueMTexpat Sep 2012 #12
Right. And the morning-after pill is already available without prescriptions pnwmom Sep 2012 #14
Your argument doesn't make sense. Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #17
Damn shitty journalism...-_____- alp227 Sep 2012 #23
Well said! alp227, I agree 100 percent.. rainlillie Sep 2012 #25
Surely, a lack of access to birth control is far more likely ... surrealAmerican Sep 2012 #26
Probably more of a risk to have an allergic reaction from strawberries served at lunch. uppityperson Sep 2012 #28
Not at all. Daemonaquila Sep 2012 #29
I'd be fine if they did that here bhikkhu Sep 2012 #4
There's medical liability issues to consider. Well-intentioned, but playing with fire here... DRoseDARs Sep 2012 #6
Legally, this is no different from any other situation where qualified doctors can give pnwmom Sep 2012 #13
So these "city health department doctors" have access to the private medical records of the minors? DRoseDARs Sep 2012 #15
Morning after pills are available over the counter. Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #18
I thought that they were only available OTC to persons over the age of 17. onenote Sep 2012 #56
the point is that the "horrible allergic reaction from these dangerous drugs" meme is bs. Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #57
I agree that the allergic reaction meme is bs onenote Sep 2012 #58
Medical providers can request files under HIPPAA. knitter4democracy Sep 2012 #19
Federal law allows minors to get birth control prescriptions without parental consent pnwmom Sep 2012 #41
Thank you guys/gals for giving more than glib answers. My concerns are still there but DRoseDARs Sep 2012 #46
So if they go to a "real" doctor, would they have access to the private med records? uppityperson Sep 2012 #47
Sounds great. Quantess Sep 2012 #7
I'm 100% for this. truthisfreedom Sep 2012 #8
Quite the bold step for Mayor Bloomberg, the Republican/Independent mayor..... Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #9
Interesting also only 1 or 2% of parents have opted their daughters out davidn3600 Sep 2012 #10
Well, Bloomberg was only a "Republican" for a few years. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #16
Being from the deep south, I have a particular contempt for party switchers...especially Rowdyboy Sep 2012 #22
LOL - I hear you! Daemonaquila Sep 2012 #32
Yep. The guy is an opportunist first. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #40
Ultimately, people like Bloomberg reduce being a Democrat to just having party registration papers. Selatius Sep 2012 #51
Anti-choice flamebait from a Yahoo blog, posted by a low-count newbie is LBN? msanthrope Sep 2012 #35
If it leads to fewer teen pregnancies and ruined lives 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #36
The latest proof of the downfall of our society self-realized sadge Sep 2012 #37
You'd instead prefer teens becoming pregnant and having welfare babies?? kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #39
No more and no less than aspirin contributes to an evening of heavy drinking resulting in hangovers. LanternWaste Sep 2012 #45
Changed your avatar, eh? Didn't have to even read your username to tell who you were. Bye, again. uppityperson Sep 2012 #48
Because teen mothers on food stamps and Medicaid and few prospects are infinitely better. Selatius Sep 2012 #52
Food Stamps etc roddma Sep 2012 #62
Damn straight! having access to contraception only ENCOURAGES them to fuck like bunnies, right? uppityperson Sep 2012 #65
+ hah nt Selatius Oct 2012 #67
Fine with me. Teen pregnancy ends well for no one. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #38
But she can't wash it down with a 36-ounce Coke malthaussen Sep 2012 #44
Great, best way to prevent unintended pregnancy is with contraception. If they are taking the mornin Pisces Sep 2012 #50
If schools can hand out drugs, doctors should be able to issue academic transcripts. 24601 Sep 2012 #61
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