Something I should say more often

[wufwugy]

I've asked for one specific policy so we could discuss this on YOUR terms. Instead of me picking any of the many that reduce legality of consent, I truly want to see what you think is one that increases legality of consent.

I bet he has some too.


That said, I'd be happy to start, so here's one of Bernie's specific ideas:

Health providers (and funders) have to pay for gender affirming surgeries.

Would this increase how equally people are treated? Maybe (that's a different topic). Is it an example of equal treatment under the law? No. Is it an example of increasing legality of consent? No.

This policy reduces consent by requiring providers (and funders) to cover something.

[MadMojoMonkey]

I've asked for one specific policy so we could discuss this on YOUR terms. Instead of me picking any of the many that reduce legality of consent, I truly want to see what you think is one that increases legality of consent.

I bet he has some too.

Which would make sense if I was a Bernie supporter and not someone who posted a meme for giggles.

Since the situation is the latter, I find it intellectually dishonest for you to require me to do homework just to understand what you've already said. We're "friends" and I asked you a question. If you don't want to answer it, then fine.
Telling me that before you will explain yourself, I need to spend an hour reading some redundant politician's positions... just c'mon. That's not cool.

That said, I'd be happy to start, so here's one of Bernie's specific ideas:

Health providers (and funders) have to pay for gender affirming surgeries.

Would this increase how equally people are treated? Maybe (that's a different topic). Is it an example of equal treatment under the law? No. Is it an example of increasing legality of consent? No.

This policy reduces consent by requiring providers (and funders) to cover something.

You see? I agree with you that requiring cosmetic surgery to be covered by health insurance providers is insulting to freedom.

[wufwugy]

Which would make sense if I was a Bernie supporter and not someone who posted a meme for giggles.

Since the situation is the latter, I find it intellectually dishonest for you to require me to do homework just to understand what you've already said. We're "friends" and I asked you a question. If you don't want to answer it, then fine.
Telling me that before you will explain yourself, I need to spend an hour reading some redundant politician's positions... just c'mon. That's not cool.


You see? I agree with you that requiring cosmetic surgery to be covered by health insurance providers is insulting to freedom.

*I Raise my glass

I had your intentions pegged wrong. Thank you for clarifying succinctly.