The response to my email to the Greens Party about outlawing homebirth . . . what the

[dusty]

That is too funny (once I read further down).

I look forward to reading what the actual Greens Party writes back!

[Marlene]

I just woke DH up next to me, I'm laughing so hard!! Don't be embarrassed hun, you've made my night.

And is it just me or do you find it a little.. weird/odd/annoying/rude that that random person, who is probably a receptionist replied??

I find that very weird!! Wonder if she replies to every bit of spam she gets in her inbox as well?

[Smoke Jaguar]

I reckon you could also email back - and educate her as to the real cost of those other great 'choices' in hospitals...and how much THEY cost the taxpayer! Quite aside from the insurance scenario (or lack there-of, as mentioned in the original email...a very observant psych, indeed...).
ETA:
She might be the organisational psych doing some overtime?? Maybe the receptionist passed the email onto the org psych? Maybe she practices part time? Maybe she's still under supervision because she can't read a brief...and respond appropriately...

[feeb]

Thanks you made my night

sorry for LOL hope you get a better response from green party!!

[Schmickers]

This is hilarious...

This is somewhat unmodly of me, but if you wanted to post her email address, there are probably a ... small ... group of members here who could take the time to email her with some personal messages, highlighting the deficiencies in her argument... :P

No, no, please don't do that, I'm only joking...

[Bathsheba]

I'm seriously laughing so hard right now i'm wheezing! *wiping tears from my eyes*

And I might just have to google Greens cake mix or whatever to get the addy... (so Schmickers doesn't go all "unmodly" on us! PML)

Oh and Neeny... don't worry, you did a good thing matey... don't get us wrong... I reckon the Greens psychologist (LOL) is a bigger joke than anyone.

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

LOL! I actually DID reply to her before I realized what she wasn't the Greens! I basically said that a) if the govt. funds hospital births then it might as well fund homebirths since they're cheaper anyway, b) if only women who can afford 000s of dollars on a midwife can have one then that removes the element of choice for most women and c) the issue in the first place is that it will be illegal for midwives to attend homebirths so there won't be any choice for anyone. I wonder if she'll respond!

[Roryrory]

Oh that is a crack up!!!

[~clover~]

Lol! Can't wait to hear if she replies

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

Ok got a response! Since I sent the email to the general Greens web address, the email just said that the Greens party appreciates the role midwives have in our community and that the appropriate person to forward my question to is Rachel Siewert, who holds the Health portfolio. I'm emailing her now saying;

"I am emailing you to enquire as to what the Greens official position is on the Rudd Govts. plans to de-register midwives who do not have indemnity insurance.

As it stands, homebirthing midwives are denied indemnity insurance by insurance companies. Medicare Funded homebirthing midwives would not affected by the changes as they are covered by the general insurance provided to the Community Midwives program, but private midwives would be forced out of work under the new legislation. Those who attend homebirths without indemnity insurance will risk a 30 000 dollar fine.

I believe that all women should be able to choose where they give birth. This legislation would not only make homebirthing unavailable in most States and Territories but also put extra pressure on the few States and Territories that have Medicare funded Community Midwifery programs. The end result is that women who would otherwise choose a homebirth will be forced to miss out.

Do you or does the Greens party have a Party stance on this issue, and are the Greens planning to take any action on this issue?"