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> Why is it so hard for you to believe that Republicans are against contraception? Because I try very, very hard not to believe things without evidence, and I

> Why is it so hard for you to believe that Republicans are against contraception? Because I try very, very hard not to believe things without evidence, and I haven't seen any evidence yet. From my sibling comment on this law, this bill would have guaranteed the right to an abortion because the way they define contraceptive includes abortion. This then seems like evidence that Conservatives love the idea of restricting abortion (which they absolutely do). It is a fallacy of composition to say they favor restricting contraceptives. If you do that, you may as well broaden the category more and say they love restricting health care, or that they love to restrict free market transactions, though such is clearly not warranted because generally speaking conservatives hate the idea of restricting free market transactions (unless they're jailing people simply for ingesting plants (an allusion to the war on drugs, which they definitely seem to love, but I digress)).

otterley 3y ago
> From my sibling comment on this law, this bill would have guaranteed the right to an abortion because the way they define contraceptive includes abortion Nonsense. The two terms are clearly defined in the bill and neither of them are defined as any acts, drugs, or devices that would take place or be utilized after conception (i.e., pregnancy). (1) Contraception The term contraception means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. (2) Contraceptive The term "contraceptive" means any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such as oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, internal and external condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, or other contraceptives.
- okamiueru 3y ago
  The expression "you can only lead a horse to water" doesn't really cut it. The horse is neck deep. We've been spoon feeding it. Tried IV hydration. Not even a bucket of water with apples made a difference. A sealion doesn't have to be self aware of the fact. I'm out.
okamiueru 3y ago
Just be careful as to not collapse into a black hole.

otterley 3y ago

> From my sibling comment on this law, this bill would have guaranteed the right to an abortion because the way they define contraceptive includes abortion Nonsense. The two terms are clearly defined in the bill and neither of them are defined as any acts, drugs, or devices that would take place or be utilized after conception (i.e., pregnancy). (1) Contraception The term contraception means an action taken to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives or fertility-awareness based methods, and sterilization procedures. (2) Contraceptive The term "contraceptive" means any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy, whether specifically intended to prevent pregnancy or for other health needs, that is legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such as oral contraceptives, long-acting reversible contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, internal and external condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, transdermal patches, and vaginal rings, or other contraceptives.

okamiueru 3y ago
The expression "you can only lead a horse to water" doesn't really cut it. The horse is neck deep. We've been spoon feeding it. Tried IV hydration. Not even a bucket of water with apples made a difference. A sealion doesn't have to be self aware of the fact. I'm out.

okamiueru 3y ago

Just be careful as to not collapse into a black hole.