I think we're supposed to find this inspirational and congratulate her on her bravery (or something like that), but truth be told, if she were not personally affected by Obamacare repeal (meaning she did not have a child with such serious issues), she'd likely continue - 1/
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to vote for politicians who wanted to create obstacles and/or prevent children like her own from getting the care they need. She's not being altruistic here, she's being selfish. Well, there is nothing inherently wrong with looking out for one's own interests. We all do it. - 2/
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But being a moral person means we have to look out for the interests of others, as well. Moral values are not based on how we treat ourselves nearly as much (if at all) as they are based on how we treat other people. But taking a principled stand simply because the issue - 3/
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is suddenly a personal one is not being all that principled. People are often not concerned about pre-existing conditions if they do not have one. But when they suddenly do, then it becomes a pressing issue. Our hypocrisy runs deep. - 4/4
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The racism before didn’t bother you?. Only when it affected you personally.
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"I voted Republican until they did something terrible that affected me personally"
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Human but POTUS will fix it
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Was it fine when you & GOP were voting against other people’s kids together?
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I think it's great you saw the light but I question whether someone who couldn't see the evil until it affected her personally is the kind of spokesperson who deserves a platform
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How very white of her.
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You really believed the Republican party cared about health care and your son? THEY DON'T
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Still sounds like a Republican.
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