As I was surfing the news stories on CNN I found this. So maybe I was really out of the loop but I had no idea that such a rule even existed. It seems unbelievable to me that someone would flat out refuse someone something as simple as information based on what they believe in. I am absolutely fine with people expressing their faith and I am a very open person to all different types of religion. However, I find it very unfair that someone should have the power to mix work with their personal beliefs if it is going to affect the patient.
I think that the Obama administration is on the right track. This type of policy is just making a situation more difficult. I mean, if a woman was able to obtain information about sensitive issues like family planning then she might be able to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Why would a person even choose to work for a place that offers these types of services if they are "morally against" it?
One argument that the article touches upon is that to get ride of this policy "would result in the government becoming the conscience and not the individual". I feel that the government would be providing a beneficial service to its citizens by making sure they are able to get the information and services that they need.
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