It is up for consideration because it is the most relevant issue we have
It is very destructive and powerful
That the court decided against it is likely indicative of the logic
No one should be forced to participate in or pay for contraception
And it is a huge issue not an insignificant one
I chose my words poorly. What I meant is that at what point do we NOT stay a free society. I would say sometime around 1913 when the income tax was ratified.
Regardless, what could be more problematic than a Federal Government that inserts itself in between a person and every aspect of his interaction with others. From their employers, to their churches, to anything else.
Of course it is relevant. However the fact that it is relevant is frightening as Hell from a liberty standpoint!