(02-07-2012 12:34 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

Quote:But it is the concern of folks who need the care and who might be turned away because of an archaic superstition.

Examples? how does Obama forcing Catholic Hospitals to provide contraceptives *to their employees as part of their health care plan* fit into this?

Like I said you have tried to take this thing so far off point that you don't even know whats being discussed

Quote:Yes, the government should have the right to tell hospitals what benefits they must provide.

And with what type of service does the governments right over the private group end?

Quote:There should not be any exceptions or exemptions because of religion, nor should there be tax exemptions for these massive mega-dollar mega churches. It's all a gigantic scam preying off the superstition and vulnerable.

RTFA you don't even know what this is all about you loon.

Yeah, I know what it's all about. I'm making an additional point, and it relates. All of these special considerations for religion - - it's absurd. Some religions don't believe in blood transfusions. Some folks will sit and watch their kids die while praying to an imaginary sky god rather than take them to the doctor. There is no limit to the kookiness of religion. There obviously has to be governmental regulation of hospitals, to keep all of us safe. Why should some hospitals be permitted to withhold certain legal and safe services because of religious ideals? Should a surgeon be allowed to say "oh, nope, sorry, can't operate, will violate my religious beliefs"? If that seems absurd, then it is - - - the whole thing is. The entire concept is. The notion that healthcare decisions should be made on someone's interpretation of ancient mythology is just ludicrous - - it really is.