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In reply to the discussion: Since an ebola patient traveled to Ohio, we learn Ohio's Department of Health is not lead by a Dr. [View all]greatlaurel
(2,020 posts)56. I have seen this argument a couple of times about Kasich's pick. Not buying it, sorry.
By picking someone who is completely unqualified for the position and in clear violation of state law, it shows complete contempt of, not only the law, but the public's welfare. This man was put into this position, mainly because he is backed by the Ohio Right to Life organization. They are not interested in public health, only their single minded obsession with controlling women's bodies. These people are willing to lie in furthering their agenda. Lies like "abortions cause breast cancer." and "birth control pills cause abortions" and all the other lies they promote are proof that such people have no business in charge of the top public health organization in this state.
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Since an ebola patient traveled to Ohio, we learn Ohio's Department of Health is not lead by a Dr. [View all]
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
OP
ALL politics involves cronyism. But Democrats put qualified cronies in while Republicans
KittyWampus
Oct 2014
#2
The Ohio Revised Code requires someone with significant public health experience or a physician.
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
#37
I am afraid this is too often the situation. Crony appointments are part of the reason so many
jwirr
Oct 2014
#11
John Kasich has no concern for the health or welfare of the citizens of Ohio.
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
#39
You're describing the House Science Committee where government hating Republicans are in control.
DhhD
Oct 2014
#46
GREAT. But remember - guvmnt BAAAAAAAD! We need to shrink the guvmnt down so we can drown
calimary
Oct 2014
#23
Pity nobody has the presence of mind to demand the impeachment of John Kasich.
Louisiana1976
Oct 2014
#29
No wonder they are closing schools and putting people on leave. That explains it.
morningfog
Oct 2014
#26
He did stay at the Holiday Inn Express didn't he? That's all that matters.
LiberalArkie
Oct 2014
#28
The previous director of ODH was a right wing ideologue, but he did have a medical degree.
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
#33
Kasich has no real philosphy, IMO, he has just attached himself to right wing nuts to get power.
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
#43
That wouldn't preclude there being MDs and other skilled experienced people
HereSince1628
Oct 2014
#36
I have seen this argument a couple of times about Kasich's pick. Not buying it, sorry.
greatlaurel
Oct 2014
#56
I didn't make a comment on Kasich. I commented on how a state health dept
HereSince1628
Oct 2014
#57