Want Viagra? S.C. Bill Would Make Men Go Through What Women Do to Get Abortions

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by M. ALEX JOHNSON

She doesn't expect it to pass, but a South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation to force men to jump through the same hoops to get Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs as women do to gain access to abortion services.

"I purposely tried to make it as invasive, as intrusive, as hypocritical and unnecessary as possible to make the point," state Rep. Mia McLeod, a Democrat from Columbia, said Tuesday.

Under the full bill, which was prefiled Thursday, a man seeking Viagra, Cialis or any other drug intended to treat ED would have to:

Cool his heels for a 24-hour waiting period.
Submit a notarized affidavit from at least one sexual partner affirming that the patient has experienced symptoms of ED within the last 90 days.
Be examined by a state-licensed sexual therapist to make sure his ED isn't "attributable solely to one or more psychological conditions."
Attend three sessions of outpatient counseling within six months, "including sexual counseling and resources for patients to pursue celibacy as a viable lifestyle choice."

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[raccoon]

1. I'm going to email Rep. Mia McLeod. She rocks! nt

[meow2u3]

2. WTG, Rep. McLeod. Give the good ol' boys a taste of their own medicine

[DLevine]

3. K&R. nt

[fleur-de-lisa]

4. Kick! - eom

[Gloria]

5. I have been saying this for years but I would add a full sress test!!

These bills should be introduced in every state , over and over...needed to shift the way the message is delivered...

[ProfessorGAC]

6. This Is Pretty Funny!

Good for her. She should have included limiting the number of times those drugs can be advertised on TV. Sheesh there on more often than a McDonald's commercial.

[NV Whino]

7. I think a prostate probe should be required as well.

[smirkymonkey]

8. +1000