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Comment on The Pill Can Save Your Life by am1am2

am1am2 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:42 +0000

While it was carried out at the University of Aberdeen, I’m interested in knowing who funded the study.

Also, unless the pill has been free in the UK since 1968, there would be a significant difference in pill usage between different socio-economic classes. (Mick)

Comment on The Pill Can Save Your Life by am1am2

am1am2 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:17:19 +0000

“The findings come from a long-term study set up by the Royal College of GPs in 1968, which followed 46,000 women, some for almost 40 years. ” It was carried out by the University of Aberdeen which is in Scotland.

Looks like it might be legit. But I do agree that women are probably more proactive in general with their health if they take the pill.

As for money, the fpa (in the UK at least) gives free birth control. I suppose it’s one of the ways they are trying to combat all the teen pregnancy. It’s great for women who know about it, but sucks for women in the rest of the world who have to pay and can’t afford it.

(Mack)

Comment on The Pill Can Save Your Life by am1am2

am1am2 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0000

Did the study take into account the self-selecting nature of the pill?

Taking the pill means that they are proactive and forward-looking. This is probably how they approach their entire lives, not just their fertility.

In order for the pill to work, these women also need to take it consistently, which may indicate that they are as consistent with other health matters.

In addition, the pill costs money. Lower income women are probably less likely to take the pill when they are not in a relationship, and also less likely to while in a relationship if another, less expensive method of birth control is available.

Studies have shown a direct correlation between a person’s income and their health.

Mack, is there any way you could look into funded this study? Sounds like a drug company got some very pleasant news. (Mick)

Comment on Don’t Run Away From History, Jett by Paperboy

Paperboy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:44:38 +0000

This is absolutely unbelievable… especially since Joan Jett specifically modeled her Runaways stage persona on Suzi Quatro. My question is, is it just bad script continuity or does she really believe she was the first “girl to rock”?

Comment on March 8: The One Day When Feminism Is Not A Bad Word by am1am2

am1am2 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:38:25 +0000

I love this video! Great choice, Mick (Mack).

Comment on Oh, Canada! You Should Know Better by am1am2

am1am2 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:40:11 +0000

Here here! Considering that less than 20 per cent of Canadians attend a weekly religious service, the big man in the sky should certainly be left out. (Mick)

Comment on Oh, Canada! You Should Know Better by T

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:48:00 +0000

Indeed! Though not a woman, I’ve still never felt a patriot. Patriotism is the more easily palpable inbred cousin of conservative and Fascist politics. Why must we compete? Why must my identity be based on political territory (different political organizations came before me and no doubt another alternative to the nation-state will dominate at some point after my passing)? Why is the place I live any better than any other country, just because I live there?

Also, pursuant to the recent discussion of changes to the anthem’s lyrics, I would suggest that if gender inequity is remedied then a removal of references to God should also be done… God’s not very inclusive either.

Comment on Good News For Gay Marriage by Nigel Featherstone

Nigel Featherstone — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:24:51 +0000

Re. “Everybody has the right to love and happiness through marriage and it’s against human rights to deny this” – amen to that, brother!

Comment on Does Size Matter? Yes, When It Comes To Using Condoms Properly by am1am2

am1am2 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:45:56 +0000

My concern is about them marketing it to boys, as opposed to merely having it available for them. If there is an ad campaign saying “Use our condoms when you have sex” that will likely make 12 year old boys feel unmanned if they don’t have an opportunity to use them.

It is great to fill a need, I just hope that they don’t create a need that was not already there. (Mick)

Comment on Men Pleased At Surprise Pregnancies — Women, Not So Much by am1am2

am1am2 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:41:29 +0000

When bringing a baby into the world involves pushing a large head through a small hole, it makes people take a second look at the proposition. (Mick)