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Is it time for Dr.s to stop treating Republican politicians? (Original Post) edhopper May 2017 OP
And in ten words you turn me (and half the nation) against healthcare. Shandris May 2017 #1
So denial of healthcare is fine edhopper May 2017 #2
No, denial of healthcare isn't fine... Shandris May 2017 #3
Thanks edhopper May 2017 #4
Actually according to Republican ethics, a doctor can refuse to treat a republican marylandblue May 2017 #5
+++++++++++ HAB911 May 2017 #7
Well, MichMary May 2017 #6
 

Shandris

(3,447 posts)
1. And in ten words you turn me (and half the nation) against healthcare.
Mon May 15, 2017, 11:28 PM
May 2017

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.

 

Shandris

(3,447 posts)
3. No, denial of healthcare isn't fine...
Mon May 15, 2017, 11:41 PM
May 2017

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).

edhopper

(33,469 posts)
4. Thanks
Mon May 15, 2017, 11:46 PM
May 2017

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)
5. Actually according to Republican ethics, a doctor can refuse to treat a republican
Tue May 16, 2017, 12:00 AM
May 2017

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?

MichMary

(1,714 posts)
6. Well,
Tue May 16, 2017, 08:53 AM
May 2017

I've talked to docs who don't like Obamacare. What would you think if they refused to treat Democrats?

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