Take that, you slutty tramps

[Lew]

Pina-

it really is apples and oranges. The highway system serves a public good. I can use them, you can use them, future generations can use them. They promote commerce and development (they also destroyed our cities, but again, for another day). Plus, I don't really have an alternative; without the public highways, it's not like I can go out and purchase my own railroad or helicopter.

The state-sponsored contraception program isn't really serving a public good. It may benefit the individuals themselves, but it's not like I am going to be getting anything out of it (other than a theoretical savings in government spending). It doesn't promote or develop anything. And furthermore, those involved DO have an alternative, i.e. they could pay for the contraception themselves. Plus, think about the gist of the argument- you either pay for my contraception, or you're going to have to raise my child for me. I mean, WTF?

But in the end it's a moot point because I told you I am reluctantly but willingly able to concede that one due to the apparent savings involved.

But no way on the needles. Honestly, Pina, you could make the same argument to would-be thieves- here's a check from the government for $2,500, now don't go out and rob someone this month.

I am unfamiliar with the context of your use of methadone, please expound.

[Lew]

Pina-

it really is apples and oranges. The highway system serves a public good. I can use them, you can use them, future generations can use them. They promote commerce and development (they also destroyed our cities, but again, for another day). Plus, I don't really have an alternative; without the public highways, it's not like I can go out and purchase my own railroad or helicopter.

The state-sponsored contraception program isn't really serving a public good. It may benefit the individuals themselves, but it's not like I am going to be getting anything out of it (other than a theoretical savings in government spending). It doesn't promote or develop anything. And furthermore, those involved DO have an alternative, i.e. they could pay for the contraception themselves. Plus, think about the gist of the argument- you either pay for my contraception, or you're going to have to raise my child for me. I mean, WTF?

But in the end it's a moot point because I told you I am reluctantly but willingly able to concede that one due to the apparent savings involved.

But no way on the needles. Honestly, Pina, you could make the same argument to would-be thieves- here's a check from the government for $2,500, now don't go out and rob someone this month.

I am unfamiliar with the context of your use of methadone, please expound.