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The Ninth Circuit has struck at freedom again!
By KennethSchustereit in KennethSchustereit The Old Bolillo!
July 11, 2009

Court: Conscientious pharmacists must sell 'Plan B'

Charlie Butts - OneNewsNow - 7/11/2009 4:15:00 AMThe Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against pharmacists exercising their conscience.

The lawsuit was filed to block the state of Washington from enforcing a law requiring pharmacists to dispense medication in violation of their religious beliefs. That is especially related to Plan B, otherwise known as the "morning-after" pill -- which some medical professionals believe induces abortion. Brad Dacus heads the Pacific Justice Institute.

"This is a clear affront and a violation of the fundamental religious convictions of the owners of pharmacies," he contends. "No pharmacist owner should ever have to choose between saving a human life and keeping their shop and business."

Many consider the Ninth Circuit to be the most liberal court in the U.S.

"This radical decision by the Ninth Circuit gives the green light to liberal state legislators and regulators to be able to clamp down on medical and other professionals with sincere religious convictions against supporting abortions," Dacus adds.

If the decision is upheld, pharmacists and owners with a conscience will have to choose between violating the law or going out of business. Dacus hopes the case will be accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Big Brother is getting bolder every day!

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  • PaulWilsoz PaulWilsoz Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    It's easy to get irritated because both sides want to give the image of espousing "All-American" ideals, but neither can really stick to them 100%. If your platform is one of family values, then when you get caught with your pants down (literally) it makes you look hypocritical. Likewise, when you promote tolerance and equality regardless of race, religion, or sexual preference and then suggest that the free practice of the latter two is subject to rules and regulations found in fine print, you look like an idiot.

    I don't know what to tell you other than to find something that's deep-rooted and hold on tight.

    July 12, 2009 at 2:46 p.m.

  • SmarteePantz SmarteePantz Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Apples and Oranges. Plan B is not an abortion pill.

    Educate yourself, please.

    July 11, 2009 at 10:26 p.m.

  • PaulWilsoz PaulWilsoz Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    That's a sticky wicket right there. On the one hand, I see no problem with Plan B as opposed to late-term abortion and have no moral or religious opposition to abortion anyway. On the other, I am not a fan of government intervention in such personal matters as a person's religious views and/or reproductive system.

    I am left wondering whether or not these pharmacies are required by existing laws to stock and maintain supplies of Plan B. If not, then those opposing its prescription could just as easily opt to omit it from their monthly purchases. That would be a win-win situation if you ask me; they get to hold onto their traditions and superstitions, and the federal government doesn't have to intervene.

    July 11, 2009 at 10:14 p.m.