GOP: Raped? Pay for it yourself.

Demosthenes11 · 2011-02-01 15:40

This is low even for the GOP.

http://www.examiner.com/political-bu...nition-of-rape

A new bill being pushed by Republicans in the House of Representatives would redefine "rape" to exclude cases of incest and drug-induced non-consensual sex. The bill in question is H.R. 3 the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act." In an effort to restrict funding for abortion as much as possible, the bill restricts the definition of "rape" to cases in which actual force was used by the perpetrator. Cases where no force is used would be excluded, and the victims would be forced to pay for the abortion out of their own bank account since the law prohibits health insurance from covering abortions.
H.R. 3 deals with a current law commonly called the "Hyde Amendment" which prohibits taxpayer funds being used for abortions. Under Hyde amendment, government funds distributed through programs like Medicaid cannot go to abortion procedures. In addition, any tax-exempt health insurance plan (which is most plans) must not cover abortions. Over the years the Hyde Amendment has provided exceptions for all cases of rape, whether by force or other means. H.R. 3 would do away with this exception for all cases of rape, and instead restrict the definition of rape to only cases of "forcible" rape.
The effects on some victims could be dramatic. As Mother Jones points out, a 13 year-old victim of incest would no longer be covered by Medicaid in order to get an abortion. A female victim of the "date rape drug" would not be covered by her insurance policy if she wanted to get an abortion from a resulting pregnancy. Any victim would presumabl have to prove to their insurance company that they were not only a victim of rape, but a victim of forcible rape.
Some analysts believe the bill will easily pass through the House. The Republicans dominate that chamber, and no GOP representative wants a vote against the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" on his record. The media is just now beginning to ask Republicans about the new, restrictive definition of rape. Thus far even the bill's strongest advocates have been unwilling to answer questions about the new standard they seek to adopt.

**Headspace** · 2011-02-01 15:41

Demos, aren't these your peeps?

Demosthenes11 · 2011-02-01 15:43

I turned my back on conservatism long ago

**ZarakiKujata** · 2011-02-01 15:47

That's just dumb, what kind of rapist doesn't use a condom? Do you want them to get you through DNA?

**Callisto** · 2011-02-01 15:47

but then how will I leave my calling card as the Rawdawggin' Bandit?

**ZarakiKujata** · 2011-02-01 15:50

Originally Posted by Callisto

but then how will I leave my calling card as the Rawdawggin' Bandit?

You sure you don't mean the Sticky Bandit?

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**miokomioko** · 2011-02-01 15:54

I blame all the retarded bitches who made stupid decisions and just called it rape.

**Serif** · 2011-02-01 15:59

If everyone just owned a gun and belonged to the NRA there would be no rape.

**Cream Soda** · 2011-02-01 16:00

Originally Posted by ZarakiKujata

You sure you don't mean the Sticky Bandit?

Spoiler: show

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**shaddix** · 2011-02-01 16:06

I would think it should be the opposite, where forcible rape you have to pay for it yourself and otherwise not

**Callisto** · 2011-02-01 16:10

yeah they should fight back harder, but if you're not given the opportunity to in the first place then probably shouldn't hold it against them

Demosthenes11 · 2011-02-01 16:12

Originally Posted by Callisto

yeah they should fight back harder, but if you're not given the opportunity to in the first place then probably shouldn't hold it against them

calm down britney

**Alleya** · 2011-02-01 16:14

Bout time those baby-killing rape victims got their comeuppance.

**Cream Soda** · 2011-02-01 16:15

Don't get raped.

**shaddix** · 2011-02-01 16:17

Shit happens, there is bad luck and sometimes you have to pay out of pocket I don't see why rape should be any different.

Demosthenes11 · 2011-02-01 16:22

Originally Posted by shaddix

Shit happens, there is bad luck and sometimes you have to pay out of pocket I don't see why rape should be any different.

do you let others pay for your car when they hit you? Do you believe in the justice system? people wrongfully imprisoned should just "get over it" cuz "shit happens" right?

fucking idiot.

Demosthenes11 · 2011-02-01 16:24

fuck did I just get trolled

**Callisto** · 2011-02-01 16:24

Originally Posted by Demosthenes11

do you let others pay for your car when they hit you? Do you believe in the justice system? people wrongfully imprisoned should just "get over it" cuz "shit happens" right?

fucking idiot.

I agree with him, some mexican illegal caused a huge car accident back in September that I nearly lost an eye in and I got stuck with 20k in medical bills because he had no insurance/driver's license and fled the country after it happened. Shit happens, they should suck it up.

Spoiler: show

**SephYuyX** · 2011-02-01 16:25

Some guy hit me in the head, the gov should pay me.
Some guy ran in to me, the gov should pay me.
Some guy killed my dog, the gov should pay me.
Some guy called me a bad name, the gov should pay me.
Some guy knocked my tooth out, the gov should pay me.
Some guy raped me, the gov should pay me.
Some place got me fat, the gov should pay me.

Unless someone starts up a rape insurance, who cares.

**Edelweiss** · 2011-02-01 16:25

If only they pulled out to go pee, there would be no need to pay for aborting the pregnancy resulting from the rape.

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