the u.s. government will spend nearly $2 billion over the next decade to pay for impotence drugs for elderly and disabled patients under medicare, according to a congressional estimate. the congressional budget office had tallied the costs of pfizer inc.'s viagra and other medicines to enhance sexual performance. medicare will start broad prescription drug coverage in january.
the u.s. government will spend nearly $2 billion over the next decade to pay for impotence drugs for elderly and disabled patients under medicare, according to a congressional estimate. the congressional budget office had tallied the costs of pfizer inc.'s viagra and other medicines to enhance sexual performance. medicare will start broad prescription drug coverage in january.
sure they'll pay for that. oh and not just seniors....how about the sex offenders? they pay for thiers too :angryfire
Hey, isn't a satisfying sex life part of Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs? As a matter of fact, according to Maslow, sex is a basic physiological need just like needing air, water, food, and sleep. Can't move onto higher needs like safety, love, esteem, and self actualization until the basic needs are met - which includes sex. C'mom nurses! This is psych 101!
True, Maslow does consider sex a basic physiologic need. I've never understood or agreed with him on that. Just because someone doesn't have sex regularly does not mean that he/she is not fulfilled. Look at nuns and priests, for example. And I'm sure we all know people who aren't "getting any," who are very successful and fulfilled people. :stone
Anyway, assuming Maslow is right, it's still not up to the government, by way of OUR tax dollars, to fund every single need that everyone has. I don't expect the government to pay for my food, clothing, shelter, water, etc. and I SURE don't expect them to pay for things to enhance my sex life! :chuckle
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sure they'll pay for that. oh and not just seniors....how about the sex offenders? they pay for thiers too :angryfire