Garbo: The Hippocratic Oath demands compassion—even for MAGA voters suffering from Texas floods
By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
The moment Dr. Christina B. Propst chose to mock flood-stricken Texans as “getting what they voted for,” she exposed a depth of moral bankruptcy that defies belief. In a now-deleted Facebook post under the name “Chris Tina,” she wished safety only for “children, non-MAGA voters and pets,” while implying that political affiliation should determine who deserves compassion amid a deadly disaster.
Her employer, Blue Fish Pediatrics, acted swiftly to dismiss her. But firing her is only the first step in addressing a breach that demands far stronger accountability.
Propst’s remarks struck at the heart of medical ethics.
Every physician takes an oath to treat patients impartially, regardless of background or belie...