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Deuxcents

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3. Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 04:00 PM

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Especially this bunch of people.

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... SheltieLover Friday #1

Thank you. BlueKota Friday #2

Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents Friday #3

I agree. BlueKota Friday #4

Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar Friday #5

These times suck BlueKota Friday #18

It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b Friday #6

He should have never been approved BlueKota Friday #19

;-{)...... Goonch Friday #7

Very fitting BlueKota Friday #20

That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking Friday #8

Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill Friday #12

It fits BlueKota Friday #21

If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue Friday #9

I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota Friday #23

RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis Friday #10

He really is BlueKota Friday #24

Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill Friday #11

It's scary. BlueKota Friday #25

Wishing you well Joinfortmill Friday #39

Thank you. BlueKota Friday #40

My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa Friday #13

Same with me. BlueKota Friday #26

I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy Friday #14

They definitely help. BlueKota Friday #27

No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles Friday #15

Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota Friday #28

From the article: TheRickles Friday #33

Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction Friday #32

Thank you! BlueKota Friday #35

I wish EuterpeThelo Friday #16

Same. BlueKota Friday #29

He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 Friday #17

Thank you this helps. BlueKota Friday #30

Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik Friday #22

Thank you. BlueKota Friday #31

I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles Friday #34

He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota Friday #36

A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL Friday #37

Me either BlueKota Friday #41

Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo Friday #38

Thank you! BlueKota Friday #42

I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin Friday #43

They don't care how many people will be hurt BlueKota Yesterday #44