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OrwellwasRight

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60. I was suggesting it because the article in the OP suggested it.
Thu Sep 27, 2012, 07:15 PM
Sep 2012

Hello, have you been to DU? It is about having a conversation. The OP starts it, other people comment. I was responding to someone else's comment about the OP. In doing so, I raised an issue raised by the article. DU does not require anyone to read fifty articles on that aren't cited in the OP before making a comment. Many people, by looking at the comments in numerous threads, don't even bother to read the link cited in the OPs. I don't see where your new standard comes from or who gave you the authority to impose it.

As I said previously, I made a relevant comment, and I stand by it. As a long term government employee, including 9 years in public schools, I have seen good programs die because of how they were implemented, rather than the contents of the program. If you find that true statement illegitimate, try explaining why instead of coming up with some bizarre double standard about how I didn't do a thorough enough Google search before responding to the article. That's really reaching--and clearly itching for a fight. You're digging pretty deep to insult me, but seriously, you have said NOTHING that directly addresses or undermines the only point I made: that how programs are implemented matter. So keep it up if you're having fun. But you have diminished my point 0%.

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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