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In reply to the discussion: Young women, are you upset you'll have to pay for Viagra [View all]lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)106. How would you feel if I "explained" to you the reasons you shouldn't have a mammogram?
And thus why your insurance shouldn't cover it as preventive care?
After all, you shouldn't be the one making this decision so the financial barriers I have chosen to put in your insurance coverage are there for your own good.
The fact that it would save me money? I'm offended that you'd even suggest such a thing!
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Posts like this, and the other, aren't really becoming a progressive discussion board.
NYC_SKP
Oct 2013
#1
And, at this point...at this time of night...I am guess the best jury vote would be 3-3.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#15
You were right...........3 to 3 to leave: I am surprised. I thought it would be hidden.
CaliforniaPeggy
Oct 2013
#18
Yes they are. The PSA* screening isn't because the evidence for it's utility is lacking.
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#16
Ovarian cancer tests aren't that great but they're all we have for now. Does that mean it shouldn't
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#69
that is exactly the point. doctors are making the decisions. not preventative, but
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#74
How would you feel if I "explained" to you the reasons you shouldn't have a mammogram?
lumberjack_jeff
Oct 2013
#106
I'm offended too lumberjackjeff and I'm a woman. The sex wars on DU are ridiculous. I usually
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#112
We desperately need single payer, and I agree. I would like to see us have a system like
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#115
well then, that is something that should change. PSA tests do save lives. So do
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#126
it is all we have right now and it should be covered. So should ovarian cancer screenings.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#130
I don't give a damn if you agree or not. My husband's friend is alive because of that test.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#138
I guess that means you think ovarian cancer screenings shouldn't be considered preventative either.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#142
I don't know the scientific literature regarding ovarian cancer screenings.
tammywammy
Oct 2013
#143
and because you have said genes, along with breast cancer, and prostate cancer for men that is
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#145
that means that 50% of women and 25% of men that are tested are getting proper results and
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2013
#159
literally, hands on is more accurate and that is covered. when further tests are needed the doctor
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#160
the thing, i have a father genetically inclined with a killer prostate cancer gene. a husband whose
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#162
"Misandry" is an oppression that exists in the minds of neckbeards on the internet.
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#8
i am confused here skittle. he linked to creekdogs thread. a MAN. and he well knows creekdog is a
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#200
Because it fits his narrative that there's a cadre of misandrists among the DU women.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#215
i sent him a PM correcting him, he posted all the while, not correcting himself
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#216
I know him here. He doesn't seem to know me, but he's called me female about 6 times or so
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#207
i know i have said at least... at least once you are a man. i guess this is all about not giving a
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#210
NO, he's decided to lie about me because it makes my post seem sexist if he calls me a woman
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#212
which is why, as the first to post on your OP, i discussed my boys, and what they will experience
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#214
I thought insurance always paid for viagra - but not birth control. Now we have equality.
patricia92243
Oct 2013
#10
That's simply factually untrue, many plans don't cover Viagra or Cialis, or any ED medication...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#186
I agree. Leveling the playing field makes those already at an advantage feel mistreated.
Lex
Oct 2013
#23
no. it has never even been a thought or consideration. or any other male medical condition.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#20
No. Well, I'm kind of miffed about the insurance part because filtering human rights through
LeftyMom
Oct 2013
#21
since most of us feminist man hating harpies knows nucleardem often stands up for women,
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#35
Only fair since the post mocking we poor widdle mens with a similar subject line
Pab Sungenis
Oct 2013
#60
Which was fucking appalling --- The not covering Birth Control aspect, I mean.
Warren DeMontague
Oct 2013
#36
so cause you are pissed at the MAN that wrote the OP you decide a whole bunch of sexist garbage
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#65
you know well it was sexist. that was your intent pab. you do not fool anyone. because you are
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#77
ah... i am a girl, to your man. ya, gotcha. keep going. our society has a ton of sexist jabs you can
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#88
Yes, dont' take your word for it because you don't know what you're talking about
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#209
My insurance doesn't cover ED drugs. I don't think most do in most cases.
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2013
#166
You are getting your ass handed to you in this thread, and now you're reduced to
Sheldon Cooper
Oct 2013
#84
hint: as long as you make assumptions about me then you will always be wrong.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#68
and right now, i have a son that is trying all that to be adult as the burdens are weighing him down
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#94
but, i am not seeing how that justifies your sexism you are going out of your way to give us in this
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#70
the continued threat from that that if women do not toe the line we lose your support.
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#103
I'm a regular poster in HoF, and I have yet to see any of this denigration of men.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#111
Well, since it's apparently where you would think all the misandrists gather
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#116
One sentence, and one I neither condone nor see as even close to a majority opinion.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#128
That's not misandry, that's pointing out an obvious cornerstone of patriarchy.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#139
Your ridiculous characterization of what patriarchy actually is is telling.
NuclearDem
Oct 2013
#158
Obviously, women should be required to bear the full cost of men's health insurance. Duh.
Orrex
Oct 2013
#50
You forgot to add this: and get no health care for themselves in return.
Sheldon Cooper
Oct 2013
#51
Misandry is one of society's greatest ills, right next to reverse racism. nt
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#59
Reverse racism is what white people whine about when they think black people
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#122
of course it is maddening to you. cause really a man has NOTHING to do with a preg. rw'ers are
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#78
Oh dear, the old "I favor equal rights not special rights" card combined with
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#152
When speaking of scientific advances, I'd also like to see a highly effective reversible male BC.
moriah
Oct 2013
#164
Why is it so hard for some people to comprehend that NO ONE has the right to compel a woman to
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#171
I've always paid for Viagra and prostate exams when I've paid for my insurance
gollygee
Oct 2013
#169
No. Am I upset that this kind of blech is posted on DU, a Democratic website?
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#173
If this is in regards to the "Men, are you upset..." post, I don't find it
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#175
The posts it responded to were certainly blech for a Democratic site, for sure.
ScreamingMeemie
Oct 2013
#185
But I am male and I wrote that thread you are complaining about --and it didn't denigrate
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#234
actually most women here have posted that they are happy to pay for insurance that treats men
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#190
no and no. also misandry is not a real thing, just like hatred of straight people
La Lioness Priyanka
Oct 2013
#236
lol. it is always good to see my name front and fore center, time and again. but, i think if you
seabeyond
Oct 2013
#246
but the only example you cite is my thread, and I'm a man and I didn't belittle
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#259