GOP congressman once lamented not being able to call women names

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(07-19-2018, 03:00 PM)PhilHos Wrote: I think you're missing my point. My point is that if you have no problem with Clinton's comments, then you can't be upset at Lewis'. Both people derided a large group of people. 

I get the point. HRC called sexist, racist and homophobic people deplorable, and said they were half of Trump's supporters. Because of that, we now have an unrelated comment brought into many discussions about comments made by lawmakers whose legislation is (arguably) sexist, racist or detrimental to some group or another.

(07-19-2018, 03:03 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Why does everyone think Viagra and such are protected and required to be covered?That's the big point made when talking about requiring birth control. They're not.  My doctor last year asked me if I needed Viagra.  Seriously because I turned 50 she asked me how my joints were etc, and if I needed Viagara.  I was like sure why not.  Not covered.  $700.  I passed.

Federal funding is, in part, used to provide Viagra to some. During recent HCR plans, some Republicans wanted to axe that, but there was no mention of Medicare changes. There's also the $85 million the military spends annually on ED drugs, while non-formulary birth control drugs can cost service members or their spouses out of pocket. Some aren't covered at all.

If private insurance doesn't cover someone's ED drugs, chances are they could get it for less or nothing by having Medicare, becoming a lawmaker or joining the military. The same can't be said for someone needing a specific birth control.