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Date/Time 26 Dec 2014 8:31:45am
Weigel is right in what he says. To make it clear from the start I am not anti-contreception. But, I think Catholic hospitals have a right not to offer contraception if that be their prerogative.

People comparing the Catholic Churches stance to a belief in divine aids are just putting up a straw man. (This is a comparison that does not deserve a response if ever there was an argument underserving).

This is the situation. The Catholic Church world wide provides some of the best healthcare there is. In America, Catholic run Hospitals are some of the top in the country. Just by existing they are doing the government a favour as they open up places in Americas horrible public health sector for others (Which is a MASSIVE favour).

The good they do far outweighs their position on contraception (which is really a non-issue as contraception is available everywhere else!).

Here is the real-life scenario: Insist that Catholic hospitals provide contraception, watch Catholic hospitals close down, watch America's health system get even worse.