Idiots in Government: ‘I wouldn’t want to lose my mammograms,’ male GOP senator says — then immediately regrets

It’s a common question among those decrying the cost of health insurance: Why should you have to purchase a plan that covers procedures you won’t ever need? Especially if, say, you’re a guy, and your plan covers maternity care — as Obamacare requires most plans sold through an exchange to do?
It’s also a philosophy in conservative circles gaining momentum as Republicans try to deconstruct Obamacare: Everyone should have to pay for their own unique health plans; nothing more, nothing less. But it’s a philosophy that, when phrased the wrong way by the wrong person, can go terribly wrong.
On Thursday, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) was asked by Talking Points Memo reporter Alice Ollstein whether he supports a proposal being floated by conservatives to get rid of Obamacare’s minimum coverage requirements. His response:

Quote :: I asked Sen. Roberts if he supports scrapping Essential Health Benefits. "I wouldn't want to lose my mammograms," he snarked. #AHCA
— Alice Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) March 23, 2017

Roberts, perhaps recognizing that he just appeared to disparage a medical procedure that the American Cancer Society suggests all women over 45 should get, almost immediately apologized.

Quote :: I deeply regret my comments on a very important topic. Mammograms are essential to women's health & I never intended to indicate otherwise.
— Pat Roberts (@SenPatRoberts) March 23, 2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/03/23/i-wouldnt-want-to-lose-my-mammograms-snipes-gop-male-lawmaker/

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Idiots in Government: ‘I wouldn’t want to lose my mammograms,’ male GOP senator says — then immediately regrets

Idiots in Government: ‘I wouldn’t want to lose my mammograms,’ male GOP senator says — then immediately regrets

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