Comments on: BIRTH CONTROL: This is a modern nation, isn’t it?

By: menopaws

menopaws — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:46:47 +0000

This writer made some important points in her letter. Either we are a modern society that recognizes the differences of our women, but still respects their equality, or we aren’t all that different from the religious zealots of the Taliban, who exercise strong control over women in their society. She makes a strong, well thought out argument for the dangers inherent in such control. We all need to recognize that equality and respect are important in any free society. I appreciate the points she made.

By: muckibr

muckibr — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:39:42 +0000

I highly recommend to ALL other legitimate posters on these blogs to completely ignore ImLarry, Cardinous and Anothermoniker who is the same person formerly known as ManuelMartini. It is totally pointless to engage in discussion with a person whose ONLY purpose here is to antagonize others.

By: ImLarry

ImLarry — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:02:27 +0000

Smoking is hazardous to the health of fellow employees. You don’t have a right to jeopardize others’ health.

http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/tobacco/en/index.html

Only a child would debate from this premise.

By: muckibr

muckibr — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:46:53 +0000

Again and again, there is no logical or constitutional reason that the ANTI-SMOKING convictions of an employer should limit my opportunity for employment.

The only reason this is in doubt is because the voices on the wrong side of this… constitutional debate… are anti-smoker discriminatory bigots.

By: roussir

roussir — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:35:33 +0000

applicants for a similar job elsewhere

By: roussir

roussir — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:33:53 +0000

Again and again, there is no logical or constitutional reason that the religious convictions of an employer should limit my opportunity for employment or health care coverage in a position of non-religion duties compared to other applicants.

The only reason this is in doubt is because the voices on the wrong side of this… constitutional debate… are professional propagandists (most of them practicing every Sunday morning), and the followers are blind to their bias towards their preferences over other people’s rights.

By: beerBoy

beerBoy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:23:18 +0000

I guess all those Hollywood movies that show smoking in bed after being smoking hot in bed has old_benjamin a little confused…..

By: Cardinous

Cardinous — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:46:58 +0000

Trying to draw a parallel between an employee’s right to heath care benefits and an employee’s right to smoke (and create 2nd hand smoke for others) is just about the worst example I’ve seen of justification for the Roman Catholic Church’s crusade to make all women under its employ to comply with its archaic belief system.

Most employers would be smart enough to assist employees in avoiding unwanted pregnancies – especially those that so abhore abortion. Which is more efficient? Pills or maternity leave?

By: beerBoy

beerBoy — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:12:46 +0000

o_b Nothing quite like writing a patronizing statement “whatever your little hear[t] desires” to demonstrate just how you really stand on women’s issues.

By: emoo

emoo — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:46:35 +0000

ReadNlearn: you should read, then learn. perhaps you have a broader understanding of the societal issues that contribute to unwanted pregnancies. My advice: don’t take birth control if you don’t want too.