Dude. Wipe the ass of a dying adult and get back to me on that one.

I have much respect for parents, but the waves of moms out in the neighborhood get rather predictable. I wish that SAH husbands were more commonplace and would balance out the estrogen a bit. I don't even mind mom hour in the local pub because something about a pint of ale also subdues the "mommy" vibe. In any case, all my friends are awesome parents, because they were just awesome people before the children came along. Parenthood just intensifies the existing personality.

I also wish all the wheeled vehicles (strollers, training bicycles) were kept in the apartments as opposed to the hallways. In NYC, this is a strict fire code violation.

That said, it would be nice if parents could at least admit that child free people do play a positive role in their own kids' lives. When I was young, I always looked forward to hanging out with the adults who weren't "tainted" by the parent-child perspective. They related to me in such a refreshing way, as if I was worthy of being addressed as a person instead of a child. They played a huge role in my development because they had completely different energy than parental figures.

is a johnson! The question is, do I have to fund the johnson's Little Johnson's right to an erection on demand?

The bigger question is now, will the Blue Dogs get their little knickers in a knot and deny coverage to millions based on this single issue? Funny how that question goes both ways.

"The majority of Americans don't even support elective abortion no mater who pays for it."

Keep telling yourself that, chump. Personally I don't give a rat's ass who supports my right to abortion, as long as those with applicable hardware get to make the decision.

That just about satisfies my daily intake of vague, unsubstantiated claims.

I'll tell you what: in the interest of equal time, let's affix an additional amendment for when the vote goes to the Senate. Let's pick an arbitrary age, say, "45," and assign this as the ideal cutoff point for human procreation (for men who claim their sperm is golden beyond that age, it's actually just as much a ticking time bomb as older women's eggs). Then, let's propose that any erectile dysfunction medications for men over the age of 45 must not be covered by any government plan, or any of the private plans within the proposed co-op.

I sure as HELL don't want my tax dollars funding recreational penis activity for old dudes. Beyond the age of procreation, ED is not a medical issue, just an inconvenience (or, "God's plan for you").

If you're fine with this, I'm back on board with the current bill.

if you cant give a shit about millions of others like me, to set your agenda aside for a minute, then expect the same in return. An abortion costs 300 bucks. If I get cancer, its going to cost a whole lot more.

Oh I do give a shit, but I also expect others to give a shit about me in return (and I have experience in the care of a cancer patient, knowing full well the extent of the treatments and ultimate result). It's not the cost (though to many women this WILL be an issue), but rather the flippant dismissal of an entire group of women led by a few religious people who also happen to be raging assholes.

Zipperoo, leave your own anecdotal regrets out of the argument; you don't represent all women, only yourself.

If this was a one-time incident I'd agree that establishing a reasonable change in health care was first priority and shrug off the Stupid amendment. However, didn't I read the same sentiments in these letters when Obama had just defeated Clinton in the primaries, and those of us who were commenting on the blatant sexism from even Democrats were highly admonished that we'd better support Obama or else? I trusted him, and the White House is now resembling more of a Waffle House.

Way before Obama was a candidate, I'd visited several other countries and witnessed their superior health systems, hoping to someday be the recipient of such care. This bill is still a trainwreck for other reasons, but Joe "I'm with Stupak" Pitts and his bullshit amendment is the icing on the cake. During the time I'd hoped that someday we could have access to some sort of single payer system, I've noted many instances in which women are always asked to sacrifice for the greater good. It happens constantly, and when we get angry we're given a face full of wagging fingers for our "selfishness." Fuck that. I've campaigned and fought for decent health care only to be screwed once again. Sometimes my own party makes me feel "used" in a way a one night stand NEVER has.

Phil99, great link! A girl can only dream she would be treated with such respect. I suppose I should encourage my inner Anglophile once again. :)

So how can I be guaranteed my tax dollars aren't contributing to the slaughter of children in Afghanistan, or take the place of taxes that could be generated by revoking the tax-exempt status of organizations such as the "Church of Scientology?"

I'm too old to be worrying about Democrats constantly making concessions to a proverbial Midwestern fucktard with a toupee and spray tan, and yet still young enough to move to a civilized country and fall in love.

If anyone can show me what men of reproductive age have had to sacrifice in this bill, by all means enlighten me.