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In reply to the discussion: A Texas woman died after the hospital said it would be a crime to intervene in her miscarriage [View all]TommieMommy
(1,858 posts)77. Beyond horrible DRump and his deplorable Republicans are responsible for these deaths
This makes me angry and sad what is happening
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A Texas woman died after the hospital said it would be a crime to intervene in her miscarriage [View all]
RandySF
Oct 2024
OP
You GD (mostly old ignorant as hell white) men DID this. May they rot in a hell of their own making.
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#1
I said mostly. If you identify with those MOSTLY old ignorant male legislators who did this then
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#30
Are. You unable to read the word "mostly." Maybe your screen needs to be replaced
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#91
Ohhh. Reading that is wrenching. Thank you for your courage in speaking out, though, JustAnotherGen.
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#41
I'm Amazed Each And Every Day That The Texas Capital Building Is Not Enshrouded In Pink Clouds Of Mist
MayReasonRule
Oct 2024
#24
Josseli Barnica is going to the polls this year to help both men and women do the right thing. Just like
Botany
Oct 2024
#6
I don't know what is meant by "barracuda lawyer" but I think there's a lawsuit here.
TomSlick
Oct 2024
#95
I've seen a few broken families speak, but where are the women of Texas? Where are the protests?
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2024
#47
It is not the doctor's fault-they are threatened with loss of license and jail time
Stargazer99
Oct 2024
#59
The blame belongs to republicans. Not medical providers. You can't provide care that is unlawful -
tulipsandroses
Oct 2024
#66
Yeah it doesn't work that way. I'm a nurse. I can't help people if I'm jailed. Same with the docs.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2024
#49
Agreed. I'm a nurse practitioner. It seems simple from the outside. But you can't provide care that is not legal
tulipsandroses
Oct 2024
#70
The christian extremists have normalized this outcome just as jeebus would have done
wolfie001
Oct 2024
#19
A respectful "this could be your daughter, your sister, your friend, your cousin ... you" ad would be apt and effective.
marble falls
Oct 2024
#26
Sue the legislature and Governor for practicing medicine without a license.
Freethinker65
Oct 2024
#29
They are actually Christian and erasing that erases the role Christianity can play in our society. Calling them a
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2024
#36
I may be agnostic, but I would defend only to the extent that it is a bastardized form of Christianity...
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#43
There are many, many interpretations of Christ's teachings. Some of those who protest outside of abortion clinics say
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2024
#44
As there are interpretations of Islam. As one who has worked extensively in the Middle East, I found it fascinating
hlthe2b
Oct 2024
#46
Women haters and murderers - that describes the people in power in these reich wing states.
lark
Oct 2024
#34
People died under Roe too. Which is why "going back to Roe" isn't ideal.
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2024
#45
Oh it definitely matters -- it's something people should refuse to settle for as we move forward.
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2024
#71
Giving care to her would have endangered doctor's license and threaten jail time-that should never have
Stargazer99
Oct 2024
#64
Honestly, I still tear up when discussing it. I had no idea before this happened to me
Demsrule86
Oct 2024
#109
What does that mean? When you miscarry there is no other life at stake other than the
Demsrule86
Oct 2024
#65
You damn right! Especially if your religious belief doesn't require to flirt with death of a living person
Stargazer99
Oct 2024
#67
Beyond horrible DRump and his deplorable Republicans are responsible for these deaths
TommieMommy
Oct 2024
#77
Texas citizens should force a recall of Abbott -- he needs to be thrown out of office. I was watching a barber on TV
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#78
Murder by depraved indifference to human life. Every Republican who voted for this is guilty.
Hermit-The-Prog
Oct 2024
#90
Sure, there are wmen who have voted for Republicans. There have been some -
soldierant
Oct 2024
#101