Just the day when Rick Warren was praising Obama on his “courage” to stand up to his base and Jon Favreau became object of jealousy
W finally issued the announced blow to Roe rule designated to
protectย health care providers who oppose abortion and other medical procedures on religious or moral grounds.
Because one should not have to bomb abortion clinics unprotected.
The timing was perfect
The measures announced on Thursday, sometimes described collectively as the โconscience rule,โ were issued just in time to take effect before the start of the new administration. They will go into effect 30 days after their publication in the Federal Register on Friday.
Because now
The Bush administration had signaled its intention to issue the measures, which are part of a flurry of regulations it is announcing before President-elect Barack Obama takes office. The new president will be able to undo the regulations, and is virtually certain to, given his previous comments on the issue. But undoing them will be a time-consuming process.
Recipients of funds from the Department of Health and Human Services are required to certify their compliance with the rule by October 2009.
So, let’s see who will be willing to consume their time.
W managed to leave the stinker behind while avoiding a red flag issue that would have brought out voters for McCain
I will not hold my breath for the Favreau administration to give a rats ass.
9 comments
December 19, 2008 at 10:01 am
Stray Yellar Dawg
Favreau Administration! What an insight!
Uh…. I’m not so sure bout this tho:
“The new president will be able to undo the regulations, and is virtually certain to, given his previous comments on the issue. ”
Nope. I don’t think so. The new president will be just peechy keen with ’em.
December 19, 2008 at 11:55 am
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December 19, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Rev Donald Spitz
You are right, one should not have to burn or bomb babykilling abortion mills unprotected; but you seem to imply there is something wrong if a babykilling abortion mill is burned or bomb. Which do you prefer, a pile of bricks or a pile of dead babies? Innocent unborn babies deserve to be protected just as born children deserve to be protected. You would have no problem protecting born children if they were about to be murdered.
SAY THIS PRAYER: Dear Jesus, I am a sinner and am headed to eternal hell because of my sins. I believe you died on the cross to take away my sins and to take me to heaven. Jesus, I ask you now to come into my heart and take away my sins and give me eternal life.
December 19, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Annie Oakley
My conscience is bothered by paying taxes to the Favreau Administration. Does this mean I don’t have to? I am also bothered by bailing out Wall St. crooks and paying for the War Industry.
December 19, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Grail Guardian
Rev Spitz,
I’ll worship in my own way, thank you.
And yes, it is wrong to bomb any type of medical facility. I used to think it was wrong to bomb anything, but I’m starting to waver on churches and government buildings thanks to folks like you…
December 19, 2008 at 2:45 pm
extreme ways
They can be protected from being fired but can they be shielded from voluntary or involuntary manslaughter? Would they be able to announce their position just before a procedure and risk complications or death to the patient?
They should have to disclose their position on paperwork so that the hospital can leave them out of the scheduling. They could do other stuff, like sweep floors, or stuff envelopes, or pray.
If it takes time to change the new laws, perhaps they could put a disclosure law in place. They shouldn’t be allowed to slow down or stall the workings of a health facility.
I do agree that the Bush III won’t do anything to help.
Rev Spitz, wouldn’t you accomplish more by praying?
December 19, 2008 at 2:57 pm
insightanalytical
This is another way to degrade women and other vulnerable people…My friend, doubled over in pain, was rushed to the nearest hospital…a Catholic hospital. She had an ectopic pregnancy. Save her life? OH, no, it was LIFE…So her husband had to move her to ANOTHER hospital.
This was years ago. But it seems like now…meanwhile..
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December 21, 2008 at 6:17 am
chatblu
Insight: You’re joking. Ectopics are by definition nonviable. Even a Catholic hospital should/would/could understand that, and she would have in no way been stable for transfer.
December 27, 2008 at 7:03 am
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