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shcrane71

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2. This is so short-sighted. Most states need to cover vaccinations for low-income children

Wed Mar 7, 2012, 11:14 AM

Mar 2012

More children means state-funding for vaccinations, head-start (Repugs hate that program), WIC. The wealthiest countries are those with the lowest birth rates.

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Do NOT tell me there is no war on women after reading this... [View all] cynatnite Mar 2012 OP

The state giveth the state taketh away... dkf Mar 2012 #1

Your perpetual stance against government funding kestrel91316 Mar 2012 #9

I came to the realization over this birth control pill debate. dkf Mar 2012 #14

maybe the fact that women have rights iverglas Mar 2012 #66

If this is a right shouldn't it be free? dkf Mar 2012 #84

you're really and truly saying that? iverglas Mar 2012 #89

No more temporary than anything else. fasttense Mar 2012 #28

Personally I only see more of this coming. dkf Mar 2012 #40

The more the government is involved in healthcare, the more it can control costs muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #45

Then why is the cost of Medicare growing so fast? dkf Mar 2012 #87

Per capita growth is far slower than commercial US healthcare costs muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #92

"As long as they don't touch Medicare" 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #85

Look at the projected budget. It's pretty obvious. dkf Mar 2012 #88

And the biggest picture of all...... tpsbmam Mar 2012 #96

This is so short-sighted. Most states need to cover vaccinations for low-income children shcrane71 Mar 2012 #2

Thank you...I was so angry, I just sat here BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2012 #6

China's economy has JUST surpassed Germany's union-ladened productivity. shcrane71 Mar 2012 #12

They'll expect nurses to volunteer their time Ilsa Mar 2012 #33

It's called ..... Tennessee Gal Mar 2012 #86

This is the conservatives method for assuring there's a future snappyturtle Mar 2012 #3

George Carlin: "Republicans want live babies... SomethingFishy Mar 2012 #4

Bingo! nt snappyturtle Mar 2012 #5

+ 1 TBF Mar 2012 #8

I HAD to go to Youtube and listen to GC again: snappyturtle Mar 2012 #11

period. dana_b Mar 2012 #62

Once again George was right on the money! Initech Mar 2012 #77

The more people there are, the less they are valued siligut Mar 2012 #7

yet women continue to vote for repugs. n/t. okieinpain Mar 2012 #10

Stockholm Syndrome. intheflow Mar 2012 #17

I know!!!! hamsterjill Mar 2012 #43

Now, now, the "war on women" is just a feminist fantasy. BlueIris Mar 2012 #13

I call you, and raise you to a "feminazi fantasy," cuz I think it's more accurate to the POV your Lionessa Mar 2012 #25

What would you cut? badtoworse Mar 2012 #15

Yes, raise taxes on the wealthy... cynatnite Mar 2012 #16

Raising taxes isn't going to happen in this political environment badtoworse Mar 2012 #18

Even in the best of political environments, the repubs would still refuse... cynatnite Mar 2012 #19

Subsidized birth control is a right? badtoworse Mar 2012 #20

Since always since the government has provided contraceptives to women for years... cynatnite Mar 2012 #21

It comes down to priorities and how much money is available. badtoworse Mar 2012 #22

Why do you call it "subsidized birth control"? cynatnite Mar 2012 #23

regarding your contributions to this thread: chknltl Mar 2012 #27

+2! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2012 #31

Subsidized means someone else is paying for at least part of it. badtoworse Mar 2012 #35

You are so completely wrong and off base cynatnite Mar 2012 #41

Unbelievable. And on a Democratic board, no less. HughBeaumont Mar 2012 #46

"someone else is paying" Sparkly Mar 2012 #93

rw talking point: birth control is a "choice" noiretextatique Mar 2012 #68

What are you talking about? badtoworse Mar 2012 #82

DUH...viagra noiretextatique Mar 2012 #90

The state shouldn't be paying for that either badtoworse Mar 2012 #95

How much money is available? fasttense Mar 2012 #29

less access to birth control = more pregnacies = more state assistance Bradical79 Mar 2012 #38

It's the alternative to subsidized child care. The third choice is an underclass outside society saras Mar 2012 #24

stop with the rw talking points noiretextatique Mar 2012 #67

I don't disagree. Reread what I posted. badtoworse Mar 2012 #80

The political environment isn't going to change unless you openly challenge its assumptions JHB Mar 2012 #32

end the wars roody Mar 2012 #36

Women make up over 50% of the population, and cutting birth control will cost the state money Bradical79 Mar 2012 #37

OK, so what would you cut instead? badtoworse Mar 2012 #39

This is a woman's health issue. This is our health care. Not a state issue. n/t cynatnite Mar 2012 #42

It still has to be paid for - nt badtoworse Mar 2012 #47

viagra is covered by health insurance noiretextatique Mar 2012 #70

Taxes aren't just a federal issue. And you're avoiding the point about savings. Bradical79 Mar 2012 #44

As a practical matter, tax increases at the state and local level aren't going to happen,... badtoworse Mar 2012 #49

You keep missing a major aspect of this... cynatnite Mar 2012 #50

I'm not missing that badtoworse Mar 2012 #51

Avoiding pregnancy is a health issue for many women... cynatnite Mar 2012 #52

I'm only talking about avoiding pregnancy for non-medical reasons badtoworse Mar 2012 #53

How about stopping erections? cynatnite Mar 2012 #54

Reread Post No. 22 badtoworse Mar 2012 #56

I just think you are at the wrong forum... cynatnite Mar 2012 #59

My opinion is very different from the religious right badtoworse Mar 2012 #69

ridiculous noiretextatique Mar 2012 #73

Reread the OP. It's not about health insurance badtoworse Mar 2012 #79

You need to reread the OP... cynatnite Mar 2012 #81

I reread the OP. It doesn't mention insurance badtoworse Mar 2012 #83

My health care is not an issue...it's my life... cynatnite Mar 2012 #76

So what should be paid for under a health care plan? Bradical79 Mar 2012 #61

Not sure what needs to be accepted... Bradical79 Mar 2012 #63

argument from ignorance? iverglas Mar 2012 #75

Birth control is a poverty issue. Most married women who are working class or poor take BC. haele Mar 2012 #78

The cost of contraception is MUCH less than the very services you just listed. Sparkly Mar 2012 #94

avoiding pregnancy is a health issue for *all* women iverglas Mar 2012 #72

How could it not be a health care issue? Bradical79 Mar 2012 #57

Also, I think you're mistaken about how many women take birth control for other conditions Bradical79 Mar 2012 #58

Health benefits of birth control Bradical79 Mar 2012 #60

Your opinion ohheckyeah Mar 2012 #64

Good find, didn't know that ;-) Bradical79 Mar 2012 #65

Oh, so you're cutting the social safety net too for poor families. My point still stands though. Bradical79 Mar 2012 #55

I'm sure that with all the money we're saving we can cut taxes and provide free Viagra. Saving Hawaii Mar 2012 #26

bookmark Dokkie Mar 2012 #30

In Kansas, they are risking accreditation at university hospitals proud2BlibKansan Mar 2012 #34

what do these states think they are "slashing?" treestar Mar 2012 #48

These dumb-ass men fear female sexuality tledford Mar 2012 #71

+1000000000000000000000000000 noiretextatique Mar 2012 #74

so depressed to read the article sillaG Mar 2012 #91