On White House: ’Absolutely firm,’ but willing to talk, on birth control
Posted on February 9 at 1:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
kaysbrew, are you trying to say the liberals can't also be good christians?
On White House: ’Absolutely firm,’ but willing to talk, on birth control
Posted on February 9 at 1:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
analertcitizen wrote: "The trouble I'm having is that the Fed. Government is telling Catholic Employers what they must cover contraception in spite of their religious befiefs. Catholic or not- it seems to be a dangerous precedent."
Half the population live in a state that has a similar law. The is an equal protection rule. Religiously affiliated organizations (not churches themselves) are prevented from hiring people based on a persons religous beliefs, so they should not then block a health benefit based on a religious belief. Many of these same catholic affiliated organizations already provide paid birth control, because it reduces health care costs to the organization.
On White House: ’Absolutely firm,’ but willing to talk, on birth control
Posted on February 9 at 1:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
It should also be noted that some birth control is prescribed for medical reasons beyond preventing pregnancy. This is a health and labor law issue.
On White House: ’Absolutely firm,’ but willing to talk, on birth control
Posted on February 9 at 1:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"Whats next regulating when a church can hold service."
Churches are exempt from this provision in the law. It only applies to affiliated organizations, like hospitals, clinics, etc.
On White House: ’Absolutely firm,’ but willing to talk, on birth control
Posted on February 9 at 1:10 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The vast majority of the public...yes, even catholics...don't care about this issue. Many catholic and other religious affiliated organizations already offer coverage that provides free birth control, because not all of their employees are catholic, and are not hired on a religious basis. About 50% of the population already lives in a state that requires the same benefit. Only a very small portion of the population would even see a change, yet Republicans think this will be a wedge issue they can win with. It may have been 15 or 20 years ago, but not anymore.
Posted on February 9 at 12:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The vast majority of the public...yes, even catholics...don't care about this issue. Many catholic and other religious affiliated organizations already offer coverage that provides free birth control, because not all of their employees are catholic, and are not hired on a religious basis. About 50% of the population already lives in a state that requires the same benefit. Only a very small portion of the population would even see a change, yet Republicans think this will be a wedge issue they can win with. It may have been 15 or 20 years ago, but not anymore.
On Were politics behind Chrysler’s Eastwood ad?
Posted on February 8 at 7:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Eastword is not an independent, according to him. He has voted Republican since the 1950's, with the exception of a vote for Ross Perot.
Nothing in the add is political. Karl Rove is an idiot.
On Board agrees to reject outside petition reviews
Posted on February 7 at 12:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
RAF, anyone can review the petitions for accuracy. They are posted online.
On Disrespecting the president
Posted on February 6 at 11:40 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"Obama is just getting the same type of respect that was shown to Bush!"
So, either conservatives are lowering themselves to the level of liberals, or, two wrongs make a right.
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On Birth control redux
Posted on February 9 at 1:33 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
kcole, churches are exempt from the rule. Affiliated organizations (hospitals, etc.) cannot hire people based on an individuals religious beliefs, so they should not prevent a health benefit based on a religious belief.
You're right that this is a constitutional issue...equal protection. All employees should be treated equally, regardless of where they work.
By the way, the Constitution does not bestow rights "granted by our creator". The Constitution doesn't mention god. Not once.