Don’t get too worked up. This bill isn’t going anywhere in a sane Assembly. But it is worth noting that this is the priority of Melissa Sargent and the Democratic Party in Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. – Menstrual products would be more easily accessible in state and local buildings, as well as schools under a new bill a Democratic state lawmaker is introducing.

Rep. Melissa Sargent said menstrual products are “not a luxury good, nor a government handout” in a news release.

“Menstrual products are necessities, not luxuries, and the over 50% of the population who menstruate here in Wisconsin should not have to continue to face the undue and unjust burdens of inaccessibility to essential hygiene products,” Sargent said in the release.

The bill requires that restrooms in buildings owned, leased or occupied by the state and local governments have tampons or pads available at no charge.

School districts, charter schools and private schools in a parental choice program would also be required to have tampons and pads available for free in bathrooms under the bill.

I would note that less than 50% of people menstruate… kids and post-menopausal women and whatnot. But that’s neither here nor there.

This is part of the continuing thrust of socialists to make people dependent on government for everything. No, menstrual products are not a luxury good. The same argument could be made for toothpaste, deodorant, hair products, razors, or any other hygiene product. And that’s the point. If Sargent has her say, we’d probably get to the point where government provides everything – after extracting money from the people to pay for it. Of course, it is not the responsibility of taxpayers to provide any of that for people.

Frankly, I get sick and tired of socialist politicians infantilizing people. Fer cripes’ sake, we aren’t children and we can buy our own $#(@*&! hygiene products. But socialists don’t see people that way. People can’t be mature and take care of themselves. They are sheep who are too stupid, lazy, or immature to take care of themselves. They need their betters to use the violent coercive force of government to provide for their needs.

I hope Sargent gets an earful from women who say, “I’m a grown a$$ woman and can buy my own hygiene products.”

Do I really need to point out the difference between toilet paper and tampons?

A state lawmaker is proposing the state supply free feminine hygiene products in all state-run buildings, including schools.

Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) said the products are “a basic necessity for half of the world’s population.”

“We must overcome the stigma around menstruation as it is a natural occurrence,” she wrote. “There is no reason that toilet paper, paper towels, and soap should be provided in all restrooms while another crucial necessity is not available.”