[WomanBiologist]

So you would have no problem with pharmicists refusing to dispense insulin medication, cholesterol meds, obesity meds etc?

The pharmicists believe it's their duty to provide meds, give shots, diagnose illnesses, and consider themselves nearly doctors... isn't it then unethical?

And the story did highlight "birth control"! Not just EC.

Also, the Walgreens sell condoms but not birth control? imagine that...

Pharmacists, hospitals, doctors, etc are much different than other businesses. When it comes to saving lives, ensuring the wellbeing, it can't be just a business decision.

[Skooz]

So you would have no problem with pharmicists refusing to dispense insulin medication, cholesterol meds, obesity meds etc?

It's called "freedom."

[Clemenza]

My health insurance (Group Health) only covers medicine dispensed from their OWN pharmacy. They do not carry a certain medication that I need for my own health. As a result, I go over to Walgreens and pay out of pocket for the medication in question.

In a free society, they have a right to carry what they wish, we have the right to take our business elsewhere.

[Modernman]

So you would have no problem with pharmicists refusing to dispense insulin medication, cholesterol meds, obesity meds etc?

No, I wouldn't. Would you have a problem with the Jewish deli owner down the street refusing to sell ham, or the Mormon supermarket owner refusing to sell alcohol and cigarettes?

[trubluolyguy]

You are so right. These PRIVATE companies should be FORCED to do the pro-abort lobbies bidding!

Pro-Life doctors should be FORCED to perform abortions! If they don't, take their license away!

(sarcasm off)

[hocndoc]

If the pharmacist knows that the patient should not have insulin, cholesterol, or any other medication, it is his or her professional obligation to prevent harm.

There is no risk of the condom being an abortifacient. However, why shouldn't a person's conscience be accomodated, if possible?