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“State Rep. John LaBruzzo, R-Metairie, fears Louisiana may be headed toward an economic crisis if the percentage of people dependent on the government is not decreased.

His solution: pay impoverished women $1,000 to have their tubes tied so they will stop having babies they can’t afford.

The idea came to LaBruzzo after hurricanes Katrina and Gustav when the state was forced to evacuate, shelter and care for tens of thousands of people.

“I realized that all these people were in Louisiana’s care and what a massive financial responsibility that is to the state,” LaBruzzo said. “I said, ‘I wonder if it might be a good idea to pay some of these people to get sterilized.’”

Rep. John LaBruzzo

I know it’s a little shocking, but having had five children myself, always on a budget, struggling, I understand how difficult it is to raise a child when you don’t have enough income coming in, so I think sterilization is a great idea. I did it after my last baby and would’ve before my first. I love them, don’t get me wrong, we all love our children dearly and wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world. But that has nothing to do with waiting until you’re financially stable. I’d be proud of my children if they choose to do so. I don’t think that anyone should have children if they can’t provide for them in every single way.

One more thing, sterilizing women is far more complicated and expensive than sterilizing a man, so vasectomy’s for all the poor men!!!! And....they get a $1000. for doing it. We’ve got to start somewhere, let’s do it! I love this idea.