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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs it time for Dr.s to stop treating Republican politicians?
Not sure if it is ethical. But dangerous, extreme times call for bold acts.
Shandris
(3,447 posts)I'd recommend a better line of inquiry. Preferably one that isn't, you know, murderous.
I can't even believe some of the tripe I see floated here. For simplicity sake, I'm just going to assume someone hacked your computer and posted this.
edhopper
(33,469 posts)depending on who is denied it?
Shandris
(3,447 posts)I also don't appreciate you trying to reword what I said into some kind of snarky 'conclusion' that isn't even remotely accurate. I know that's common on the internet, but so is idiocy, logical fallacies, and outright manipulation - all tactics that we can avoid in conversation.
TBH though, I thought your intent was 'because of the alleged leaking', which is what made me so nervous (thinking you were calling for doctors to not treat someone because of politics, especially when no proof has been presented). For that, I apologize, as I now see the direction of your intent.
But it's vile trying to use doctor's to force your desired politics. Yes, I agree it's a fundamental right (I don't see anyone ELSE posting 'Don't go alone'), but I don't agree that trying to determine who is 'worthy' of care is a good idea (because it gets you used to the idea that some aren't worthy, which is the actual goal. Christ, don't you see how the messaging WORKS on that?!).
Anywho, I reiterate my apology for going quite so hard in my initial post. Have a good night, Ed (I must be off; if you want to continue discussion, I'll be happy to tomorrow).
I was being hyperbolic, knowing Dr.s can't really do that.
But damn, time for these loathsome assholes to pay a price for the damage they ccause.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)They believe that a doctor can refuse to provide treatment to people whose lifestyle they don't agree with on religious grounds. What if a doctor's religion forbids him from treating people who deny healthcare to others?
HAB911
(8,867 posts)MichMary
(1,714 posts)I've talked to docs who don't like Obamacare. What would you think if they refused to treat Democrats?