That's what happened when the Republicans defeated an amendment to their pharmacists-can-play-doctor bill that would have added a provision allowing pharmacists to refuse to fill Viagra prescriptions:

The second measure would allow pharmacists to opt out of filling prescriptions for drugs designed to end pregnancies if they object on moral or religious grounds. They would have to file a written statement to take advantage of the offer.

While the bill didn’t stir any vocal opposition, senators defeated an amendment that would have extended the provision to sexual performance enhancement drugs like Viagra.

Sen. Steen Miles, D-Decatur, said the drugs have caused heart attacks in some men and that pharmacists should have the right to object not just to certain drugs for women but to drugs that are for men.

“What is good for the goose is certainly good for the gander,’’ she said.

Apparently not. The Republicans stuck to their guns and defended the First Commandment of Family Values: Thou Shalt Not Prevent Erections!

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