So, I have a problem with this on a couple levels.
Firstly: The actual issue with tampons is that they are taxed. And many people feel they shouldn't be taxed because they are a necessity. Suggestingbtgey should be free is a completely different arguement that makes the orginal arguement seem less vaild.
Secondly: Most places tax razors. They are considered a luxury item and are taxed as such.
To further complicate the issue, diapers are also taxed as a luxury item in most places (same as tampons and razors).
And if you think that clears the issue up (obviously we tax hygiene as a luxury) in some states adult diapers ARE tax exempt. And in most states dandruff shampoo is tax exempt. (However it is notable that dandruff shampoo is tax exempt on the grounds that it is medicine)
I want to point out that medicines are tax exempt if they "diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or illness" and so are some medical products like sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
In many places condoms and birth control are both tax exempt.
But diapers are not dispite the fact that having too few diapers (because they are expensive) leads to babies not getting changed often enough, which leads to diaper rash and increased likelyhood of infections. Therefore adequate diapers actually do prevent disease.
So, all in all, it's not simple. And the woman with the above sign is adding confusion to an already complicated issue.
Men pay for razors... and women shave, too. And, as thekaylapup pointed out, the issue they're upset about is the TAX, not that tampons and pads aren't free. If y'all want change, try having an actual logical argument, you're making the entire movement look bad, and misrepresenting the issue
Firstly: The actual issue with tampons is that they are taxed. And many people feel they shouldn't be taxed because they are a necessity. Suggestingbtgey should be free is a completely different arguement that makes the orginal arguement seem less vaild.
Secondly: Most places tax razors. They are considered a luxury item and are taxed as such.
To further complicate the issue, diapers are also taxed as a luxury item in most places (same as tampons and razors).
And if you think that clears the issue up (obviously we tax hygiene as a luxury) in some states adult diapers ARE tax exempt. And in most states dandruff shampoo is tax exempt. (However it is notable that dandruff shampoo is tax exempt on the grounds that it is medicine)
I want to point out that medicines are tax exempt if they "diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or illness" and so are some medical products like sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
But diapers are not dispite the fact that having too few diapers (because they are expensive) leads to babies not getting changed often enough, which leads to diaper rash and increased likelyhood of infections. Therefore adequate diapers actually do prevent disease.
So, all in all, it's not simple. And the woman with the above sign is adding confusion to an already complicated issue.