Recently, religious liberties have been challenged by Obama’s Contraception Plan. Just two days ago, February 10, 2012, President Obama made a compromise to his plan. Though it means the same thing, Obama had to take the time to make people happy and make a little switch up in his wording. I think people are creating a mountain out of a molehill.
People need to learn how to open their minds and take care of their own lives and let people’s lives be governed by their own beliefs. I think it is wrong to have beliefs to be pressured upon anyone. And though it is an opportunity to get birth control now, it is no different than having the opportunity to go to church.
I think this plan is a good decision. This will provide safety and health to any and every women. And, though it’s hard to believe, the world is beginning to grow (population wise) at an alarming rate. If this option is available, it will protect those women who can’t afford birth control and would like to use it, from pregnancy and bringing in an innocent life that they would not have planned for.
Also, with time, birth control has helped women with many other health issues. As stated by youngwemonshealth.org:
“Adolescent girls and young women are frequently prescribed birth control pills for irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, acne, PMS, endometriosis, and for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Girls who are diagnosed with PCOS are often prescribed oral contraceptives to lower their hormone levels and regulate their menstrual periods.”
So with this new insight for some it is easy to see that offering birth control is not always a “sin.”
I am Catholic. And, just to get by point across, I use birth control. I don’t feel that this against my religion purely because of why it is being used. Maybe this is not right to some for a Catholic to remain faithful while using contraceptives; however, I still do not think it is wrong to allow this as a free opportunity ANYWHERE. I believe that even when working for a religious affiliated place, it doesn’t mean you share the exact same beliefs. Unfortunately, politics will always stir up conflict, but I, for one, think Obama became president for a reason. To try and lead a nation, so no matter if someone has the same beliefs, I believe it is necessary to back him up, and when there is a dispute, be able to weigh the options and bring up issues in a stern, and cordial way.
I agree with this argument. Allie made valid points. Honestly, this is a very important plan Obama is trying to pass. It should be easier for women to have contraceptives. If they are easier to get, they will be used more. Like Allie said we need to try and control the population.
ReplyDeleteI went to a school where there were at least five pregnancies in my class alone. This is terrifying. There are children have children. These girls would have had an easier time in life, if they had the benefit of birth control. I am not saying that the girls don’t love there children, I am sure they do, but there lives would have definitely been easier without having to juggle mommy duties, as well as everything else.
I think that it is a great idea for the government to provide birth control to people with or without insurance. Our growing population is an alarming concern and more children are being born into unstable single family homes. I also think that if anyone is being supported by the government, Medicaid or Medicare should be required to use contraceptives. Some form of birth control should be required especially if that person already has a child for them to receive their monthly check. If the government needs to support them they shouldn’t be allowed to have more children for the government to support. Yes, this gives the government power to control who can have children but they are helping to pay for those children to survive. Having birth control offered protects women and saves possible children from being born into unstable homes. Also, if contraceptives were offered then there wouldn’t be as many unplanned pregnancies and abortion would then not be as big of a topic because not as many people would want one.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it would be a good idea for the government to provide birth control for women. For women who cannot afford it this would be a great opportunity for them to get what they need. I also agree that women should be allowed to use birth control if they feel it is necessary. This would help control the alarming growth and population. Also, I feel that women have the right to do what they want. If they want to use birth control, then I say more power to us. It is better option than having children at a young age, or before we are ready.
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