Actually I don’t understand why it is a “church controversy”. I don’t want the federal government dictating what’s in my health insurance coverage period. One aspect of this that never seems to be mentioned is that the HHS secretary sets these rules based on his/her whim. So if the Left likes these rules now, they may not like them when the other side sets the rules in the next cycle. Also, how disruptive is that going to be to have the entire country’s health plans undergoing major shifts every 4 years or whenever an HHS secretary changes. Maybe I’m ignorant and some of this is locked in stone, but I don’t see how. To me the fact the Catholics happen to be the first party stepped on is just ancillary to the larger issue.
I agree with you, but I was talking about the debate TONIGHT... I don’t think it would be in Rick’s best interest to make this debate about abortion or the catholic church.. we all get it.... he can’t allow this debate to be about that.. it needs to be about ecconomy, jobs, etc... if he can do this effectively he wins... hands down.