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In reply to the discussion: Why are taxpayers paying for Viagra? Where is the Catholic hierarchy's outrage about this? [View all]jeff47
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Why are taxpayers paying for Viagra? Where is the Catholic hierarchy's outrage about this? [View all]
shcrane71
Feb 2012
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I see the equity argument here: ED only happens to men, pregnancy only happens to women.
CTyankee
Feb 2012
#12
Oh, I see "eliminate a potential child." And what if that woman chooses not to have another
CTyankee
Feb 2012
#18
It's very difficult to get men to empathize with women's health issues that have been
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#53
Churches objections to contraception is that sex should only be for procreation
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#16
Incorrect... Obama's compromise states that health insurance coverage must include contraceptives
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#25
Seems a portion of the population REALLY has a problem doing simple cost analysis... Sooo for you!
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#33
Which 98% percent of Catholic women use. I'm sure the numbers are similar for other religious sects
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#26
It's a MEDICATION! A cost-effective, proven medication. If a so-called health care
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#44
The problem with the Constitution is that you need to support those things you may oppose
joeglow3
Feb 2012
#45
It's unconstitutional to require Health Care providers to provide contraceptives? That's ludicrous.
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#46
Clerk of courts in many states must deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples because it's the law.
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#52
Many people are making six figures a year working for "non-profits" helping the needy.
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#42
Thanks... that's what I thought you were doing. Still, they want to start a war then be prepared
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#31
It's as if we have a lop-sided, male bias in our legislature, religious leaders.....
spanone
Feb 2012
#43
This is often the first, middle, and last argument I hear amongst women from all different
shcrane71
Feb 2012
#54
Welcome to DU. The Veterans Administration (VA hospitals) are 100% supported from
shcrane71
Jul 2012
#56