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ismnotwasm

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35. We have it in perspective

Wed Jul 2, 2014, 11:41 AM

Jul 2014

The thing to understand about supreme court rulings is what the full implications are. The fact the a company can use a religious excuse not to pay for anything is a precedent that will be challenged until this bullshit goes away. Hobby Lobby won. Do you honestly think this is going to stop here? An incredible waste of resources in about to ensue. The fact that it's directed toward women is a step back not just for reproductive rights, even though contraception medication is used for other conditions, but a very ugly exposure of the attitude of the court, as well as a slap n the face in the Affordable care act

The ruling had broader implications and is nothing but trouble. I suggest you read what happened legalistically before deciding it's no big deal

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So, about that US Supreme Court ruling.... [View all] YoungDemCA Jun 2014 OP

!!!!! Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #1

seabeyond says, me too! Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #3

This really isn't the end of the world YarnAddict Jun 2014 #2

Let me guess = Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #4

Actually, no YarnAddict Jun 2014 #6

The ruling sets precedent for a whole host of potential future bad rulings. Maedhros Jun 2014 #7

exactly! they have their inch and they will take their mile. no doubt about it. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #9

I have read that the decision was extremely narrow YarnAddict Jun 2014 #12

Ruth Bader-Ginsburg disagrees, and I trust her judicial knowledge Maedhros Jun 2014 #13

And other judicial experts YarnAddict Jun 2014 #15

Yet they don't have RBG's depth and breadth of experience. Maedhros Jun 2014 #16

So you say now. But we shall see. nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #23

what specifically have you read? etherealtruth Jul 2014 #29

Anyone who believes that women do not have the right to have boston bean Jun 2014 #11

And you shouldn't. Just know I support all of you 100% William769 Jun 2014 #21

+1 nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #24

Contraception is basic health care. Maedhros Jun 2014 #14

And it absolutely should not be treated any differently from any other medication. nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #25

Contraception is BASIC HEALTH CARE for women. MadrasT Jun 2014 #17

Yup. Perspective. Texasgal Jun 2014 #19

Yep. nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #26

YES!! mercuryblues Jun 2014 #22

you don't REALLY get it, do you Skittles Jul 2014 #27

Hey ... healthcare is available to everyone in the US etherealtruth Jul 2014 #28

OK, WTF? smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #30

We have it in perspective ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #35

While ignoring the 14th Amendment BainsBane Jun 2014 #5

They just need to have a corporate "Come to Jesus" moment. [n/t] Maedhros Jun 2014 #8

Let me show them my jesus. they will be thanking god for that buffer zone if they ever see my jesus. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #10

I am furious. n/t MadrasT Jun 2014 #18

Psst. over here. William769 Jun 2014 #20

+1000 smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #31

Can I ask some what might seem dumb to you questions? Violet_Crumble Jul 2014 #32

Yes it can be challenged ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #33

Good. I hope it gets challenged. It's so totally unreasonable to me... Violet_Crumble Jul 2014 #34