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The newly introduced legislation would make it a felony for men to “discharge semen without the intent to fertilize." It's called the "Conception Begins at Erection Act."

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[–] animephantasm@lemmy.blahaj.zone 29 points 1 week ago

"If you think it's absurd to regulate men, then you should think it's equally absurd to regulate women," Somani responded. "So this is to make a statement," I said. "It is a statement," Somani giggled.

It was co-sponsored by two Dems, one of whom is an obgyn. This is not a serious bill y'all, its a statement on the hypocrisy and absurdity of anti-abortion bills. It was never meant to pass.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 weeks ago

Ohio, you funny... but that's gonna misfire magnificently.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

These are not serious people.

[–] __nobodynowhere@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They are just trolling. Nobody reads the article.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today -2 points 2 weeks ago

My point still stands when the jokes are indiscernible from reality.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It affects men so it'll never get up

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Also these sex pests need to get their heads out of the gutter. How obsessed with other people junk do you have to be to start writing legislation around it?

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You should read the article. The representative who proposed the bill is making a statement against pro-lifers.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh thanks for the heads up, I had it pegged as even more ridiculousness coming out of the states but this was actually an interesting read. I think my comment still stands but maybe more aligns with the thoughts of the rep raising this particular piece of legislation than applying to them.

[–] Chuymatt@beehaw.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think pegging would be the other option, were this to get past…

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think edging might be more of a solution ..

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago

Ohio: The Edgelord State

[–] dance_ninja@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Somani and state Rep. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) joined forces to propose a bill nicknamed "Conception Begins at Erection Act."

[–] Gigliorananomicom@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm gonna be a mass murderer y'all

[–] quirzle@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It also doesn’t apply when an individual is masturbating...

Nah, you're good.

[–] ebolapie@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Every sperm is sacred

[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Absolutely obsessed with cock and balls aren’t they

[–] qjkxbmwvz@startrek.website 1 points 1 week ago

It's a bill pointing out the hypocrisy of reproductive rights.