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angrychair

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9. They don't deserve care

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 12:59 PM

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Racists, bigots, xenophobes or misogynists do not deserve healthcare. Or a home. Or a job. Or anything.

Or at least I am under no obligation to help provide those things.

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I have a patient who is a bigot. And he likes me. [View all] Aristus Sunday OP

At least you have a place you can vent here True Dough Sunday #1

I feel your pain. I was a CPA with Texas oil and gas wildcatters as clients. surfered Sunday #2

Sounds like you need to call in your staff to "consult" a few times... Wounded Bear Sunday #3

"I always imagine right-wing types hating me on sight. Weird" MichMan Sunday #4

Sure, it's possible. Aristus Sunday #5

This might not be entirely applicable to your situation, but... LuckyCharms Sunday #6

I have no patience for bigot patients! Floyd R. Turbo Sunday #7

When asked by my doctor's staff BeneteauBum Sunday #8

They don't deserve care angrychair Sunday #9

I was the radiographer in a 2 practice building & Dr W had late hours 2 nights a week irisblue Sunday #10