Katrina hurts poor who can't get it up

In an attempt to free up federal funds for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief, some lawmakers are trying to keep the needy from getting their chub on. The House of Represenatives passed a bill yesterday excluding erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra from medicare and medicaid prescription drugs benefits. The exlcusion of Bob Dole's favorite blue pill from medicaid and medicare will save the government $500 million that can be directed toward federal unemployment benefits for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Talk about robbing Peter (a limp Peter) to pay Paul. Why not reduce some of the huge tax cuts given to the wealthiest of Americans instead of those who want to engage in some simple hanky panky on the government's tab?

(Pictured: The Six Flags Guy, old but virile.)