Time Magazine's Amy Sullivan recently wrote an article about what bishops are saying against the new "ObamaCare." The US Conference of United Bishops apparently wrote an article to U.S. senators about the current health care reform, complaining about the affordability, coverage for immigrants, and financing for abortion. The last issue is a bigger one for those of the Catholic persuasion, and although Obama did already vow to support language which deliberately prevents federal funds to go to abortion, the bishops take it further. They claim that even benefits packages where abortion is INCLUDED should not be an option, which I believe to be somewhat absurd.
I personally believe in a woman's right to choose, and that there are going to be situations where keeping the baby or putting the child up for adoption is just not an option. Limiting an entire American public from even remotely having the chance for health care which includes abortion is unfair. However, on the other side of things, the U.S. Senate also recently voted AGAINST an amendment that would have included language that would place a permanent ban on federal funding for abortions, except in the cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Under current law, the bans need to be renewed every year or federal funding for abortion is allowed for cases no longer banned.
This activity regarding abortion financing within a new health care plan makes it appear as though Obama actually IS keeping his promise about presenting and possibly passing a "Freedom of Choice Act." http://www.barackobama.com/2008/01/22/obama_statement_on_35th_annive.php
Good call, Mr. President.
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