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I just read an article about anti-abortion activists that are pushing for a bill that would allow pharmacists and doctors to deny their patients abortions and contraceptives on religious grounds. Furthermore a lot of these activists don't even believe doctors should have to refer patients for abortions or contraceptives either. Apparently, there is a bill right now being drawn up in Congress that will soon be facing a House-Senate conference committee concerning these issues.
This represents a rather interesting example of how vague the boundaries between one individual's rights and another. It's tough for me because I can see why people would have a moral problem with providing abortions. However, there is such rampant ignorance concerning sexuality in this country, even in the medical arena, that I find this bill somewhat disturbing.
I think most reasonably intelligent people can see the need for population control. Economically and socially it just makes a lot of sense. I think we need birth control, sex education and an increased awareness in sexual health in this country. I can understand the moral struggles over abortion and I have heard good arguments on both sides. However, I have never heard a convincing argument for the suppression of sexual education, contraceptives and lifestyles. I also have a real problem with the thought of doctors essentially invalidating people's legal liberties. I think that sets a disturbing precedent and borders on being vigilanteism.
Thoughts anyone? I think the broader topic of sexuality in our culture really needs some attention.
This represents a rather interesting example of how vague the boundaries between one individual's rights and another. It's tough for me because I can see why people would have a moral problem with providing abortions. However, there is such rampant ignorance concerning sexuality in this country, even in the medical arena, that I find this bill somewhat disturbing.
I think most reasonably intelligent people can see the need for population control. Economically and socially it just makes a lot of sense. I think we need birth control, sex education and an increased awareness in sexual health in this country. I can understand the moral struggles over abortion and I have heard good arguments on both sides. However, I have never heard a convincing argument for the suppression of sexual education, contraceptives and lifestyles. I also have a real problem with the thought of doctors essentially invalidating people's legal liberties. I think that sets a disturbing precedent and borders on being vigilanteism.
Thoughts anyone? I think the broader topic of sexuality in our culture really needs some attention.