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25. Making it a womens' issue is a mistake. It should be a people issue
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 04:11 PM
Aug 2014

Personal hygiene is personal hygiene, and if it's okay for women, then it is okay for the other gender else.

The systemic error here is the restriction by the government on using food stamps (SNAP) to buy toiletries. People on government support should be able to spend that money on hygiene products - man or woman.

Additionally, there are micro-industries to make tampons that women are using to lift themselves out of poverty and male dependence in other countries. Maybe that should happen here.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-tampon-king-who-sparked-a-period-of-change-for-indias-women-7897093.html

It's unfortunate that people responded crudeness, but an article like this is a bit like Bill O'Reilly sending a cameraman around to show how ignorant people can be by just editing out the comments that don't support the premise. In this case, the impression is that "the question triggered an unbelievable—and unbelievably misogynist—stream of abuse on Twitter aimed at Valenti." Which appears to be true because she makes no mention of people who support her idea or provide reasoned responses.

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I say Yes. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #1
Thank you,I agree. It's been awhile since I've needed either,but sufrommich Aug 2014 #3
Absolutely YES! theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #5
When I think of the gov't provided perks afforded the wealthiest among us... NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #10
In developing countries access to hygiene products is an absolutely critical issue theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #12
Here's the article I was looking for theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #17
Excellent article.The more I read about cloth pads, sufrommich Aug 2014 #21
Sounds like a useful public health measure. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #2
Holy shit that is an excellent idea. redqueen Aug 2014 #4
Pads for Girls is a charitable org. that provides sufrommich Aug 2014 #6
I use Lunapads. KitSileya Aug 2014 #13
Are they as absorbant as regular pads? sufrommich Aug 2014 #14
I feel they are. KitSileya Aug 2014 #15
Thanks for the interesting info,KitSileya. nt sufrommich Aug 2014 #22
You're welcome! I am always happy to share info on cloth pads. KitSileya Aug 2014 #23
I didn't post it in GD,I felt I haven't been sufrommich Aug 2014 #8
Yes, yes, and yes! Laffy Kat Aug 2014 #7
Yes! eom sheshe2 Aug 2014 #9
Yes, absolutely yes. djean111 Aug 2014 #11
Yes. I've always felt this way. KarenS Aug 2014 #16
Yes! Phentex Aug 2014 #18
Absolutely Orrex Aug 2014 #19
Makes sense n/t Flatpicker Aug 2014 #20
Well if the GOP has it this way they already solutioned it... LynneSin Aug 2014 #24
Making it a womens' issue is a mistake. It should be a people issue Android3.14 Aug 2014 #25
No sounds demeaning. Should be able to afford them based on support net on point Aug 2014 #26
Fine with me. Any low-income female should be able to have "this" basic necessity. BlueJazz Aug 2014 #27
Yes... CherokeeDem Aug 2014 #28
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