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Tue Mar-08-11 06:24 PM
Response to Reply #96 |
| -Should Taxpayers Pay For Abortions? |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 11:02 AM |
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It costs less than forcing women to carry them to term who need public assistance |
jtown1123 |
Mar-08-11 11:05 AM |
#1 |
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Stop making so much damn sense! |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 11:09 AM |
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It's just so hard not to sometimes :) |
jtown1123 |
Mar-08-11 11:14 AM |
#13 |
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Good points, all. nt |
Still Blue in PDX |
Mar-08-11 11:25 AM |
#19 |
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Unpopular? |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Mar-08-11 04:23 PM |
#81 |
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agree 100% |
Carolina |
Mar-08-11 05:07 PM |
#93 |
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+ a jillion |
Lucian |
Mar-09-11 10:40 AM |
#130 |
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Absolutely. |
Lance_Boyle |
Mar-08-11 11:07 AM |
#2 |
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Bingo. |
geardaddy |
Mar-08-11 03:51 PM |
#68 |
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Personally, I think taxpayer should pay for all health care. |
MineralMan |
Mar-08-11 11:08 AM |
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And we could afford it, if we stopped paying for wars and weapon systems.. |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 11:14 AM |
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We could afford it anyhow. Just the administrative cost savings |
MineralMan |
Mar-08-11 11:31 AM |
#22 |
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Actually we could afford it... |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-08-11 03:01 PM |
#43 |
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Absolutely - I agree. |
RC |
Mar-08-11 11:22 AM |
#17 |
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+1 |
hamsterjill |
Mar-08-11 02:14 PM |
#35 |
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+1, nt |
Broken_Hero |
Mar-08-11 02:18 PM |
#36 |
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I would gladly do so... |
and-justice-for-all |
Mar-08-11 06:12 PM |
#99 |
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Thanks to the Hyde Amendment, taxpayers don't pay for abortions |
gratuitous |
Mar-08-11 11:10 AM |
#5 |
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If I.... |
vim876 |
Mar-08-11 11:10 AM |
#6 |
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Not that simple |
speltwon |
Mar-08-11 01:00 PM |
#31 |
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Taxpayer $$$ for breast implants? |
Chemical Bill |
Mar-08-11 06:01 PM |
#98 |
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The pittance would likely be higher |
speltwon |
Mar-09-11 02:42 AM |
#118 |
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Cosmetic surgery isn't really healthcare; plastic surgery is |
REP |
Mar-08-11 08:15 PM |
#106 |
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Cosmetic surgery is healthcare |
speltwon |
Mar-09-11 02:45 AM |
#119 |
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Did you read what I wrote? Please do. |
REP |
Mar-09-11 04:45 AM |
#120 |
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I did |
speltwon |
Mar-09-11 10:36 AM |
#128 |
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kick |
VoteProgressive |
Mar-08-11 11:10 AM |
#7 |
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Should taxpayers pay for illegal and immoral wars?` |
madinmaryland |
Mar-08-11 11:11 AM |
#8 |
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I mostly don't care but when I think about it, yes, we should |
tavalon |
Mar-08-11 11:12 AM |
#9 |
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If I can pay for waterboarding and illegal invasions, these people can |
Marr |
Mar-08-11 11:14 AM |
#10 |
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Pays for knee surgeries, flu shots, and anything else so sure. |
TheKentuckian |
Mar-08-11 11:14 AM |
#12 |
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Citizens pay taxes and elect REPRESENTATIVES to spend or save said taxes. "Pick and choose" should |
WinkyDink |
Mar-08-11 11:15 AM |
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No. Providing abortions is not a function of our government. |
kctim |
Mar-08-11 11:20 AM |
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Abortion is a needed part of woman's health care. |
RC |
Mar-08-11 11:25 AM |
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I agree. No, taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for abortions. |
HappyMe |
Mar-08-11 12:05 PM |
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I admit that as a clinic admin I am a dumbass... |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-08-11 03:09 PM |
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They have already cut Planned Parenthood funding. |
HappyMe |
Mar-09-11 09:25 AM |
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"As soon as taxpayers are made to pay -- poof! goes legal, safe abortions." Please explain |
uppityperson |
Mar-09-11 12:24 PM |
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Show me a single government employee whose job is abortion. |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-08-11 03:07 PM |
#44 |
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providing health insurance is, as in medicare and medicaid |
Warren Stupidity |
Mar-08-11 04:13 PM |
#76 |
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So... |
Lucian |
Mar-09-11 10:41 AM |
#132 |
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I've always liked the idea of every taxpayer getting a checkoff sheet with their taxes |
bluestateguy |
Mar-08-11 11:22 AM |
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What a wonderful idea. |
RC |
Mar-08-11 11:27 AM |
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That's a great idea. |
HappyMe |
Mar-08-11 12:45 PM |
#28 |
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Is it a good idea. |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-08-11 03:10 PM |
#47 |
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govt financed abortions |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 11:29 AM |
#21 |
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I disagree |
hamsterjill |
Mar-08-11 02:18 PM |
#37 |
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a woman still has the right to an abortion |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 02:48 PM |
#40 |
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Abortion should be part of her healthcare. |
hamsterjill |
Mar-08-11 03:14 PM |
#53 |
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should cosmetic surgery |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 03:21 PM |
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Looks like someone doesn't know that "elective" means something else to doctors |
REP |
Mar-08-11 03:50 PM |
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What kind of Cosmetic Surgery? |
donheld |
Mar-08-11 11:22 PM |
#116 |
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Should taxpayers pay for things like diabetes, cholesterol or hypertension meds? |
uppityperson |
Mar-08-11 03:11 PM |
#48 |
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Or lung cancer? |
geardaddy |
Mar-08-11 04:38 PM |
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Slut! For shame! Hussy! Jezebel! Unclean woman! Infidel! |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-08-11 03:12 PM |
#49 |
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Scarlett Letter |
hamsterjill |
Mar-08-11 04:36 PM |
#84 |
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should government pay if she just does want the child? |
Warren Stupidity |
Mar-08-11 04:14 PM |
#77 |
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This tax payer does not want to pay for wars as a moral conviction |
randr |
Mar-08-11 11:55 AM |
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Yes. If we have to help pay for the bombs that kill *wanted* Iraqi fetuses |
Lyric |
Mar-08-11 11:58 AM |
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Excellent comment. |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 12:09 PM |
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Abortions are •always• necessary. |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 12:33 PM |
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They're not something that women just take into their silly little heads to do, |
CTyankee |
Mar-08-11 02:11 PM |
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*Insert gratuitous dumb blond joke here* |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:10 PM |
#46 |
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I actually heard that argument being made by some anti choicer. |
CTyankee |
Mar-08-11 03:13 PM |
#51 |
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I don't blame you....them thar's fightin' words! |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:24 PM |
#57 |
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Because of HIPAA, taxpayers shouldn't have the RIGHT |
Horse with no Name |
Mar-08-11 12:47 PM |
#29 |
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That's a great point! |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 01:58 PM |
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You beat me to it. This is a medical decision that's between a doctor and the patient |
riderinthestorm |
Mar-08-11 02:46 PM |
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so are face lifts |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 02:49 PM |
#41 |
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Actually you would be incorrect here |
Horse with no Name |
Mar-08-11 06:27 PM |
#103 |
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Yes. If not, they should pay for the childs education through PHD, healthcare, |
grahamhgreen |
Mar-08-11 12:52 PM |
#30 |
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no she should put the child up for adoption |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 02:50 PM |
#42 |
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And if the pregnancy or delivery kills her? |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:12 PM |
#50 |
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hence medically neeeded |
rdking647 |
Mar-08-11 03:17 PM |
#55 |
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Severe anxiety and depression resulting from an unwanted pregnancy |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:26 PM |
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Poor women should put their children up for adoption? Seriously? |
uppityperson |
Mar-08-11 03:13 PM |
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Then would it be ok to pay for the counseling |
ceile |
Mar-08-11 03:27 PM |
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Surrendering a child for adoption has long-lasting negative effects for the woman, unlike abortion |
REP |
Mar-08-11 03:53 PM |
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Well, women who don't want to be a mother can just be a brood mare for women |
CTyankee |
Mar-08-11 04:10 PM |
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It is the duty of young, poor women to breed for older, wealthier ones, no matter the cost |
REP |
Mar-08-11 04:27 PM |
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as long as they are (ahem) ...white... |
CTyankee |
Mar-08-11 04:42 PM |
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...or white-ish, but most important, the baby *isn't* a black male |
REP |
Mar-08-11 04:52 PM |
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Well, you can't have "them". Right? |
CTyankee |
Mar-08-11 06:33 PM |
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"They" are just so much trouble - unless they're imported from the developing country du jour |
REP |
Mar-08-11 08:17 PM |
#107 |
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Of course a single mother couldn't raise a child, right? |
hamsterjill |
Mar-08-11 04:42 PM |
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The question isn't if she can but if she should ... wealthy couples want babies, and now! |
REP |
Mar-08-11 08:24 PM |
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Disagree: Twins Tortured to Death by Adoptive Parents - March 07, 2011 10:25 PM EST |
grahamhgreen |
Mar-09-11 11:21 PM |
#140 |
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Exactly, |
AngryOldDem |
Mar-08-11 03:44 PM |
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Yes |
Omaha Steve |
Mar-08-11 02:13 PM |
#34 |
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Only when medically necessary. |
dawg |
Mar-08-11 02:25 PM |
#38 |
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Last I heard women do have brains that are part of the human body. |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:16 PM |
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I'm not saying they shoudn't have abortions. |
dawg |
Mar-08-11 03:32 PM |
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Poor public policy is not providing important gynecological care to women. |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 03:42 PM |
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Well, I'll admit you've got a point with that one. |
dawg |
Mar-08-11 04:04 PM |
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You're giving up important ground. |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 04:11 PM |
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Everyone should always have full health care, no matter thier income or other people's beliefs. |
jp11 |
Mar-08-11 05:24 PM |
#96 |
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Nicely put.. |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-08-11 06:24 PM |
#101 |
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What I would really like is what an earlier poster mentioned ... |
dawg |
Mar-09-11 09:00 AM |
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And you think that would raise enough money for needed services? |
Lars39 |
Mar-09-11 10:37 AM |
#129 |
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Agreed. |
HappyMe |
Mar-09-11 10:03 AM |
#127 |
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so is carrying a child to term. |
Warren Stupidity |
Mar-08-11 04:17 PM |
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Okay. Let's say YOU have an incurable cancer. |
Horse with no Name |
Mar-08-11 06:34 PM |
#105 |
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You know, depending on the circumstances ... |
dawg |
Mar-09-11 08:50 AM |
#122 |
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Yet.... |
Horse with no Name |
Mar-09-11 09:42 AM |
#126 |
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Yes. The government should pay for medical care (including abortions) period. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
Mar-08-11 03:35 PM |
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Why should the poor get any less coverage or services than the rest of the population? |
AngryOldDem |
Mar-08-11 03:42 PM |
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That is the crux of the matter to me. No funding for services = no access, ergo no "choice." |
catzies |
Mar-08-11 05:11 PM |
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Yes, they should. And Executions. |
devilgrrl |
Mar-08-11 03:43 PM |
#64 |
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Yeah |
WatsonT |
Mar-08-11 03:50 PM |
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why yes, yes I do... and all other healthcare issues |
fascisthunter |
Mar-08-11 04:06 PM |
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Yes |
handmade34 |
Mar-08-11 04:10 PM |
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they DON'T. |
spanone |
Mar-08-11 04:12 PM |
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YES. |
Control-Z |
Mar-08-11 04:15 PM |
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Should tax payers pay for a kidney transplant?... |
SidDithers |
Mar-08-11 04:21 PM |
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I do indeed. Single Payer. n/t |
Fire1 |
Mar-08-11 04:27 PM |
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Of course not, abortion is not a costly procedure. |
fittosurvive |
Mar-08-11 04:39 PM |
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What a specious argument. |
Lars39 |
Mar-08-11 05:18 PM |
#95 |
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Fuck yeah. |
tabasco |
Mar-08-11 04:40 PM |
#87 |
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Tax payers should only pay for bombs and bullets so we can kill people. |
Bandit |
Mar-08-11 04:44 PM |
#90 |
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Yes - nt |
Ohio Joe |
Mar-08-11 04:45 PM |
#91 |
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universal health care would make this a non-issue |
w8liftinglady |
Mar-08-11 05:28 PM |
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Tax payers should pay for medical care |
etherealtruth |
Mar-08-11 06:21 PM |
#100 |
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+1 |
joshcryer |
Mar-08-11 06:24 PM |
#102 |
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I agree too. nt |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-09-11 01:12 PM |
#136 |
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Yes... Otherwise, Only The Rich Will Be Able To Afford Abortions |
WillyT |
Mar-08-11 08:22 PM |
#108 |
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YES!!! The fetus-fetishists can go fuck themselves. n/t |
backscatter712 |
Mar-08-11 08:24 PM |
#109 |
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Yeah. |
krispos42 |
Mar-08-11 08:30 PM |
#111 |
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With exceptions |
quaker bill |
Mar-08-11 08:34 PM |
#112 |
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Wrong question |
EstimatedProphet |
Mar-08-11 08:40 PM |
#113 |
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Well-played, old bean! n/t |
geardaddy |
Mar-08-11 09:01 PM |
#115 |
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If antiwar activists and Quakers have to pay for many expensive wars then why not? |
ShadowLiberal |
Mar-08-11 08:46 PM |
#114 |
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Yes, no exceptions |
donheld |
Mar-08-11 11:24 PM |
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Since it seems to lower rates of imprisonment and the crime rate, it is actually cost effective |
JCMach1 |
Mar-09-11 04:54 AM |
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That's an interesting study, but lets not fight crime using abortions as a tool... |
No DUplicitous DUpe |
Mar-09-11 12:18 PM |
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The right-wing is always saying they want to fight crime-- just equipping you to blow their mind |
JCMach1 |
Mar-10-11 03:39 AM |
#142 |
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Yes |
Bettie |
Mar-09-11 09:26 AM |
#125 |
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Yes. But since some people get weird about abortion, I am willing to compromise. |
ieoeja |
Mar-09-11 10:40 AM |
#131 |
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It has been illegal to use tax money for abortions since abortions were made legal... |
JuniperLea |
Mar-09-11 12:29 PM |
#135 |
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Even so....Yes. |
Iggo |
Mar-10-11 10:10 AM |
#143 |
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Yes. |
Iggo |
Mar-09-11 01:15 PM |
#137 |
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Tax payers should demand them. nt |
Shagbark Hickory |
Mar-09-11 01:17 PM |
#138 |
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Yes- we should, no questions asked |
Marrah_G |
Mar-09-11 01:19 PM |
#139 |
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Yes n/t |
ismnotwasm |
Mar-09-11 11:41 PM |
#141 |
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