host: let's get a response, alexandre burgos.: i believe that health care and family's decisions and decisions of children on behalf of their parents should be reserved to them. everybody should have the independence and autonomy to make the health decisions that they feel are best for them. and consult with their doctors. i don't know if you hold any medical credentials or licenses to formulate that opinion. but i do sincerely believe that folks have the right to make decisions for themselves. that's really part of the freedom of the fabric of america is that we were founded upon the freedoms and independence. again, that is a decision that is left to folks. i obviously as a member of the lgbtq community support our protections, including our health care protections to make our own decisions and to seek medical care that is appropriate for us. host: jim in pearl river, new york, democrat. good morning. caller: good morning. i just wanted to note that there is an equal rights amendment on the ballot this year in new york state. i