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TMLC: Doctors Should Not Be Forced To Artificially Inseminate Lesbians
Thomas More Law Center ^ | Tue, Apr 3, 2007 | (no annotation)

Posted on 04/03/2007 10:37:46 AM PDT by Gene Eric

ANN ARBOR, MI – The Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has submitted a friend of the court brief supporting the right of physicians to refuse to perform medical procedures that violate their sincerely held religious convictions. The brief was filed in a case pending before the California Supreme Court, North Coast Women’s Care v. Benitiz.

In that case Guadalupe Benitez, a lesbian, sued two doctors who refused to artificially inseminate her—alleging that the doctors discriminated against her because of her sexual orientation in violation of California’s civil rights act. The doctors assert that they cannot be held liable for refusing to provide treatment based upon their sincerely held religious convictions because California’s constitution protects their right to the free exercise of religion. Benitez is represented by the LAMBDA Legal Defense Fund, one of the leading organizations promoting the homosexual agenda.

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1 posted on 04/03/2007 10:37:47 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: Gene Eric
they cannot be held liable for refusing to provide treatment based upon their sincerely held religious convictions because California’s constitution protects their right to the free exercise of religion.

Wow. The judge actually referred to the higher authority of the Constitution?

2 posted on 04/03/2007 10:42:17 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple ( Seeking the truth here folks.)
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Tell the lesbians to use a turkey baster - works just as well and leave the doctors, who have a conscience, alone!!


3 posted on 04/03/2007 10:44:55 AM PDT by micho
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To: Gene Eric

Well, there is a more natural way to do it......


4 posted on 04/03/2007 10:45:00 AM PDT by Niteranger68 (I like Fred, but WILL be supporting the Republican nominee.)
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To: RacerF150

and cheaper....


5 posted on 04/03/2007 10:48:56 AM PDT by Condor 63
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To: Condor 63

Yep. Lezzies, if you want some, you have to earn it the old fashioned way. Take it or leave it.


6 posted on 04/03/2007 10:59:45 AM PDT by Enterprise (I can't talk about liberals anymore because some of the words will get me sent to rehab.)
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To: Enterprise

There may well be good reason(s) why the “old fashioned way” isn’t an option for them.


7 posted on 04/03/2007 11:01:26 AM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: ArrogantBustard

The old fashioned way may not be an option for Rosie:)


8 posted on 04/03/2007 11:21:23 AM PDT by longhorn too
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To: Gene Eric
"...a lesbian, sued two doctors who refused to artificially inseminate her..."

Talk about stranger than fiction - you just couldn't even make stuff like this up.

9 posted on 04/03/2007 11:23:35 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
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To: Gene Eric
Doctors in private practice can refuse to treat patients for whatever reason they choose.

At least I would hope they can.

Lawyers, CPAs, and other professionals can pick and choose their clients as they see fit -- without revealing the reasons to anyone. Why not doctors?

Now... if these same professionals work for a company or organization that serves the public at-large -- then discrimination may become obvious. Like refusing to do business with or treat Muslims, for example.

It would be best for professionals with strongly held religious, political, or racial opinions to go into private practice.

10 posted on 04/03/2007 11:32:25 AM PDT by Sleeping Beauty
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To: PeterPrinciple

>> Wow. The judge actually referred to the higher authority of the Constitution?

It’s an opportunistic lawsuit.

Should the woman decide to change her mind a month or two into the pregnancy, would she sue the doctor who refuses to reverse the procedure?


11 posted on 04/03/2007 11:37:03 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: Sleeping Beauty

>> It would be best for professionals with strongly held religious, political, or racial opinions to go into private practice.

Of course, Hillary-care could make the a difficult option.


12 posted on 04/03/2007 11:38:29 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: Psalm 73

>> Talk about stranger than fiction ...

It’s liberalism.


13 posted on 04/03/2007 11:41:21 AM PDT by Gene Eric
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To: ArrogantBustard

"Well girls, we've got it, and you aren't getting ANY of it!"

14 posted on 04/03/2007 1:16:09 PM PDT by Enterprise (I can't talk about liberals anymore because some of the words will get me sent to rehab.)
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