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Target stands by contraceptive policy (Won't back down to Planned Parenthood!)
KSTP.com ^ | 11/11/05 | AP

Posted on 11/12/2005 5:00:47 PM PST by wagglebee

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Target Corp. is defending its policy on filling prescriptions for emergency contraception after the Planned Parenthood Federation of America accused the retailer of disrespecting customers' reproductive rights.

Target allows pharmacists to choose not to fill requests for emergency contraception, also known as Plan B, if it is against their religious beliefs.

The issue has caused an ongoing debate nationwide between people who oppose abortion because of religious beliefs and those in favor of abortion rights.

Emergency contraception primarily delays ovulation long enough for sperm to die without fertilizing an egg. Those who oppose the drug say it could cause an abortion, but medical experts disagree.

Though other retailers have similar policies, Planned Parenthood officials say Target's policy is especially burdensome to customers. If one pharmacist refuses to dispense the drugs, the customer could have to travel to another store to get it.

It's an unnecessary inconvenience and embarrassment to the customer, said Jackie Payne, assistant director of government relations for the Planned Parenthood Federation in Washington. The timing is crucial for emergency contraception and could be a problem especially for women in rural areas, Payne said.

"Basically, they don't want to absorb the burden," she said of Target. "They would rather pass that on to the customer."

But Target defends its policy, pointing out that if the pharmacist refuses to dispense the drug, he or she must pass it on to another pharmacist at the same location. If none is available, the pharmacist must call another Target and make sure the drug is available for the customer.

"We are committed to getting these prescriptions filled," said Lena Michaud, spokeswoman for Target Stores. "But we also have to respect associates with strongly held religious beliefs."

In a company statement, Target officials added that their policy follows recommendations made by the American Pharmacists Association. It's a rare event that a pharmacist's beliefs conflict with a request for emergency contraception, officials said.

"Under no circumstances can the pharmacist prevent the prescription from being filled, make discourteous or judgmental remarks, or discuss his or her religious beliefs with the guest," Target's statement said.

Planned Parenthood officials say if Target allows pharmacists to refuse to fill a prescription, they should think about adopting other ways to satisfy the customer. For example, other retailers have the emergency contraception delivered if pharmacists at the store refuse to fill it.

"All I want (Target) to do is to offer a minimum standard that the customer gets what she needs," Payne said. "And they won't do that."

On Thursday, Planned Parenthood organized a protest in front of the Target on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Participants held signs and chanted, "In store without delay, Target fill my pills today."


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: abortion; conscienceclause; contraception; cultureofdeath; infanticide; moralabsolutes; pharmacists; pharmacy; planb; plannedparenthood; prolife; retail; ru486; target
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To: swmobuffalo
Get real. It’s a fact that not all raped women report the rape for various reasons including attitudes of those around them. They would and do seek what ever remedy they could access with relative anonymity.

And so Target MUST be compelled to assist in the wanton murder of unborn humans because of...this? What percentage of raped woman do you suppose do NOT report the rape and do NOT go to a hospital? 1%? 5%?* So, how many human lives must be snuffed out before they've even begun in order to protect this sliver of the population?

*Yes, feel free to include the rapes that PP covers up on a daily basis. You know, the rapes that occur when a 14 year-old girl gets impregnated by a 20 year-old "boyfriend".

181 posted on 12/15/2007 7:37:05 PM PST by Ignatz (Winner of the prestigious 1960 Y-chromosone award. Helping people to be more like me ever since.)
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To: Ignatz

“So, how many human lives must be snuffed out before they’ve even begun in order to protect this sliver of the population?”

that’s ASSUMING that the rape immediately causes impregnation.

You are aware of what happens when one ASSUMES aren’t you?

Obviously you aren’t real aware of a rape victim’s trauma are you?


182 posted on 12/15/2007 8:52:36 PM PST by swmobuffalo (The only good terrorist is a dead terrorist.)
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To: Clemenza

Most of my friends actually. 6, 8, 10 and more kids is the norm in my parish.


183 posted on 12/15/2007 9:05:34 PM PST by narses (...the spirit of Trent is abroad once more.)
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To: SouthernFreebird; Vom Willemstad K-9; managusta; LikeLight; sure_fine; OAKC0N; time4good; Mike32; ..
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Please ping me to all note-worthy Pro-Life or Catholic threads, or other threads of interest.

SouthernFreebird says (denigrating Catholicism by implication):
You should learn about Jesus, ...
Sorry 'bird, it is you who needs to learn about the Truth Christ taught and the Love He has for all. He founded the Church and He taught the Truth. Part of that truth is that "the wages of Sin are Death". Abortion is the killing of a child and He said, about those who harmed the children: "...it were better for him that he had never been born, or that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he cast into the sea."

The Church teaches the Truth, all of it, as He handed it down to Her through the Apostles and the Holy Spirit. May He open your eyes and heart to His Truth and Grace this Holy season of Advent.

184 posted on 12/15/2007 9:11:25 PM PST by narses (...the spirit of Trent is abroad once more.)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Well said.


185 posted on 12/15/2007 9:12:54 PM PST by narses (...the spirit of Trent is abroad once more.)
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To: swmobuffalo
You have failed to answer my questions. I'll repost them here for you:

And so Target MUST be compelled to assist in the wanton murder of unborn humans because of...this? What percentage of raped woman do you suppose do NOT report the rape and do NOT go to a hospital? 1%? 5%? So, how many human lives must be snuffed out before they've even begun in order to protect this sliver of the population?

I will answer your question, however (the one about "assuming" is a non-sequitur, and an obvious attempt to avoid answering my questions). I have never been raped, if that's what your spurious question is asking. That, and the fact that I'm male, precludes me from knowing pregnancy with any first-hand experience. I do have female friends who have been raped, and it was an incredibly traumiting experience for them. One of them DID become pregnant as a result of the rape, and chose to have and raise the baby. That child is now a successful college student and a beautiful, well adjusted young lady besides (and Mom is doing just fine, as well).

186 posted on 12/16/2007 6:57:55 AM PST by Ignatz (Winner of the prestigious 1960 Y-chromosone award. Helping people to be more like me ever since.)
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To: Clemenza

“C’mon, how many Catholic families do you know with more than three kids?”

pregnant with #8 here.


187 posted on 12/16/2007 7:09:44 AM PST by Scotswife
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To: wagglebee
Pinged from Terri Dailies

8mm


188 posted on 12/16/2007 7:42:15 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: Scotswife
Congrats! I hope your kids can tolerate hand me downs, and that you have a good mix of sexes to avoid fights. :-)

What I was just pointing out is that the old school "blue collar Catholic" families simply can't afford to support large families anymore. Lower Middle Class folks of ANY religious/racial stripe can't do more than 1-2 kids in places like NY or NJ.

189 posted on 12/16/2007 9:20:30 AM PST by Clemenza (Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
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To: floriduh voter

This article is over two years old (the troll found it somehow) and the policy may have changed, but this story says that Target allows pharmacists NOT TO dispense the pills if it violates their beliefs.


190 posted on 12/16/2007 9:30:38 AM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: samiam1972

Thank you for your kind words! :-)


191 posted on 12/16/2007 9:32:02 AM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: wagglebee

I believe Target has some ties to funding abortions. But, then that takes me back to what I was told two years ago. Mark Dayton is a democrat who did serve in congress or may still be there.


192 posted on 12/16/2007 9:50:35 AM PST by floriduh voter (TERRI'S DAY MARCH 31, 2008 Remember Terri's hopes & fears, not the cowards.)
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To: wagglebee
Kudos to Target for allowing their employees leeway on this.

If you want RU486, you can get it quite easily from your doctor, or just go to Walgreens.

193 posted on 12/16/2007 9:52:06 AM PST by Clemenza (Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
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To: Clemenza

“C’mon, how many Catholic families do you know with more than three kids?”

We just had our fourth and would welcome more! :o)


194 posted on 12/16/2007 10:20:20 AM PST by samiam1972 (I'm a mommy of 4 now!!)
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To: samiam1972; narses

Congrats. I will agree that those devout Catholics WHO CAN AFFORD IT do have more kids. Among the lower middle classes, this is impossible, unless they go on foodstamps. Having alot of children is a GREAT thing, as long as you can afford it. :-)


195 posted on 12/16/2007 10:33:47 AM PST by Clemenza (Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
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To: wagglebee

You know,, this whole thing is so disgusting! Target is not a freakin government office! Go walk your fat rear end to some other reprobate pharmacist and get your stinking baby killing drug some where else! “Other ways to satisfy the customer?” Oh really?? Don’t they sell coat hangers and vacuum cleaners at Target stores?? You don’t need a script for those! The blood that drips from the hands of Planned Parenthood and the cries from the dead under their feet have got to equal anything Hitler ever accomplished!


196 posted on 12/16/2007 10:48:46 AM PST by freemike
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To: Clemenza

“Among the lower middle classes, this is impossible...”

Not in my parish. Prudence and God’s Grace do wonders.


197 posted on 12/16/2007 1:17:56 PM PST by narses (...the spirit of Trent is abroad once more.)
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To: narses; Clemenza

Who is Prudence?


198 posted on 12/16/2007 1:20:03 PM PST by durasell (!)
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To: narses

Exceptions to the rule, but, again, good for them. :-)


199 posted on 12/16/2007 1:31:13 PM PST by Clemenza (Rudy Giuliani, like Pesto and Seattle, belongs in the scrap heap of '90s Culture)
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To: Larry Lucido
I just picked up a great book at Target. Home of the Brave, written by Caspar Weinberger, tells the stories of nineteen of the most highly decorated soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines in the War on Terror.
200 posted on 12/16/2007 1:44:00 PM PST by Stonewall Jackson (The Hunt for FRed November. 11/04/08)
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