Tag You're It! (Vascetomy: A Woman's Ultimate Liberation)

This is in response to Tran’s “Pro Abortion Law” blog in which he states his support of Texas abortion ban and the closing of Planned Parenthood clinics in Texas. Like Tran, I do not believe in abortion, however, I do not believe that banning abortions and/or restricting a woman’s or a man’s (some men do want the woman to have an abortion) right to choose is the answer.  Tran’s comments are a typical example of society laying the blame and sole responsibility of the unwanted child on the woman, simply because she is the carrier (incubator) for nine months. It takes two (a man and a woman) to conceive. So it’s not just her “mistake”; it is his and her mistake. Insisting that a woman carry the burden alone is cruel and antiquated. 

I personally advocate vasectomies for men, because it is a way for men to be sexually responsible, and not leave birth control  in the hands of their girlfriend, mistress or random (lay) by default. If there are no sperm; there are no unwanted pregnancies, no child support payments and definitely no baby-mama-dramas all over town. If a man knows without a doubt that he does not want any children ever, I think having a vasectomy would be the smart way to go. There should be an increase in pamphlets given out at school and clinics detailing and promoting vasectomies with just as much vigor as birth control pills and abstinence (which is not realistic). I think vasectomies are the answer to three major society ills; abortion, welfare and health care…children will not die because of abortion, they will not die from starvation and they will not die because of lack of heath care. Plus vasectomies are much cheaper ($350 to $1,000) than tubal ligation ($1,500 to $6,000).

Lastly, the potentially deadly side effects from contraceptives are also cruel and unusual punishment dealt out to women. Women play a game of Russian roulette every time they take a birth control pill or use one of those prescribed contraceptives. The Mayo Clinic states the following about long term use of birth control pills:

"Scientific evidence suggests using birth control pills for longer periods of time increases your risk of some cancers, such as cervical cancer and liver cancer, but it also decreases your risk of other types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. " 

I think a vasectomy is a woman's ultimate liberation! Seriously! I know because my ex-husband (21 years) got a vasectomy after our third child. I was so grateful! However, there is a warning ... it will not prevent an STD and a man's DNA can still be traced in the event of a rape.

America Deserves a Sober Congress

A few weeks ago I was appalled to read about the House Republican’s drinking binge on the eve of their shutdown in Washington to oppose Obamacare. My first thought was that our leaders wield great power and influence and they should not be making decisions under the influence of alcohol because it impairs judgment. I would be fired if I was caught drinking on the job. So why should these men and women who hold the most prestigious and powerful positions in our nation have the leisure of drinking on the job? They are in the driver’s seat of this country for God sake−why are they drinking while intoxicated? Their unrestraint was in total disrespect to the positions they hold and in complete apathy towards how their actions affect the lives of citizens they serve.

My second thought was that I hate hypocrisy! I think those who serve in office should be held under the same scrutiny for use of drugs and alcohol like everyone else.  There should be a law that forbids  representatives in office (including the president) from consuming alcohol while serving. Period! They are in strategic positions of power and they should be sober. As long as they hold a position in office they should not be allowed to consume alcohol. Honestly, I think a federal worker sobriety law would force some of those old farts to finally leave Washington, DC. Some of them really do need to go home!

I understand their job comes with overwhelming pressures and that alcohol helps to relieve some of the tension. I get it! However, after watching this last fiasco (government shut down) by the Republicans, I am convinced that these people are foolish drunkards and need to be a member of an  AA meeting instead of members of Congress. Seriously, what other reason would the Republicans shut down the government without a plan to secure a favorable outcome? I think there should be a sobriety test given to any member of Congress before every session. America deserves clear-headed leaders when it comes to leading this nation.