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Protect Birth Control: No to President Bush's Latest Proposal
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
The Bush administration is proposing a new regulation that would discourage doctors and health-care clinics from providing birth control to women who need it. This regulation would require federal health programs to certify that they will hire nurses and other providers who openly object to abortion or contraception in order to receive federal aid to run their programs.
For more information on the proposal, see http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/15/washington/15rule.html?_r=1&sq=birth
The regulation could seriously jeopardize state laws and policies that protect women's access to birth control. For example, state laws that require hospitals to provide sexual-assault victims with access to emergency contraception could be jeopardized!
Members of Congress are calling on the Bush administration to change course. Please let your members of Congress know that you strongly oppose this attack on women's health and individual rights.
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# 15,000:
10:46 am PDT, Aug 30,
Callie Youngman, Michigan
It is an inherent RIGHT of women to have control over their bodies.
It is an inherent RIGHT of women to have control over their bodies.
# 14,999:
8:44 am PDT, Aug 30,
Name not displayed, Washington
Every women needs the right to choose. Don't take free chose away
Every women needs the right to choose. Don't take free chose away
# 14,998:
7:08 am PDT, Aug 30,
Janice Bergeron, Connecticut
# 14,997:
5:39 am PDT, Aug 30,
Name not displayed, Georgia
It is none of the governments business if a woman wants to use birth control. Stop trying to return us to the days of barefoot and pregnant.
It is none of the governments business if a woman wants to use birth control. Stop trying to return us to the days of barefoot and pregnant.
# 14,996:
3:58 am PDT, Aug 30,
Karen Iverson, Georgia
# 14,995:
12:29 am PDT, Aug 30,
Julie Vargas, California
I have been using birth control since i was 14 years old...not for contraception but for ovarian cysts that can cause me terrible crippling pain. I had a surgery to remove the cyst when i was 18 but it didnt work since the cyst grew back. the only thing that has been able to keep these growths at bay has been birth control pills. I only started using my pills for contraception with my husband at age 20, i am now 21 and i fear losing my only way of controlling my illness as well as my way of keeping myself from getting pregnant. I know my husband feels the same way, hes seen me in that crippling pain and i saw it in his eyes that he suffered watching me like that. I whole heartedly hate abortion becuase it kills an already developing child but contraception is NOT abortion since it prevents the sperm and egg from uniting in the first place.
I have been using birth control since i was 14 years old...not for contraception but for ovarian cysts that can cause me terrible crippling pain. I had a surgery to remove the cyst when i was 18 but it didnt work since the cyst grew back. the only thing that has been able to keep these growths at bay has been birth control pills. I only started using my pills for contraception with my husband at age 20, i am now 21 and i fear losing my only way of controlling my illness as well as my way of keeping myself from getting pregnant. I know my husband feels the same way, hes seen me in that crippling pain and i saw it in his eyes that he suffered watching me like that. I whole heartedly hate abortion becuase it kills an already developing child but contraception is NOT abortion since it prevents the sperm and egg from uniting in the first place.
# 14,994:
9:49 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Barbara McGrane, Maryland
# 14,993:
9:08 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
How many more times does this thing come up?Women do not deserve their rights being taken away!England has a lot more to offer women who have been assaulted and became pregnant.The US is a democracy,not a hypocricy!Mr.Bush is one of the biggest hyocrites we have running this place we call the USA!Mrs.Bush(laura),I do like her ,because she knows women's rights cannot be taken away!There are so many children being neglected and abandoned-encouragement of these behaviors makes me boil over the top!
How many more times does this thing come up?Women do not deserve their rights being taken away!England has a lot more to offer women who have been assaulted and became pregnant.The US is a democracy,not a hypocricy!Mr.Bush is one of the biggest hyocrites we have running this place we call the USA!Mrs.Bush(laura),I do like her ,because she knows women's rights cannot be taken away!There are so many children being neglected and abandoned-encouragement of these behaviors makes me boil over the top!
# 14,992:
8:57 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Texas
This country is already full of people who cannot afford to take care of their children--don't encourage child abandonment and neglect by restricting women's rights over their own reproductive health. The government has no place to dictate personal choices on this level. Women are not babyfactories and this proposal is extremely oppressive, discriminatory and sexist. Has anyone considered the long-term socioeconomic consequences of this proposal?
This country is already full of people who cannot afford to take care of their children--don't encourage child abandonment and neglect by restricting women's rights over their own reproductive health. The government has no place to dictate personal choices on this level. Women are not babyfactories and this proposal is extremely oppressive, discriminatory and sexist. Has anyone considered the long-term socioeconomic consequences of this proposal?
# 14,991:
6:21 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Florida
Birth control not only is to prevent women of getting pregnant, but also it helps to alleviate the pain from the menstruation. I know a few women that take contraceptives because of the pain, and I am one of them. Moreover, we had try other methods and pill to alleviate the pain, but so far the contraceptives are the only ones that works.
Birth control not only is to prevent women of getting pregnant, but also it helps to alleviate the pain from the menstruation. I know a few women that take contraceptives because of the pain, and I am one of them. Moreover, we had try other methods and pill to alleviate the pain, but so far the contraceptives are the only ones that works.
# 14,990:
6:09 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Sandy Reber, Pennsylvania
Woment need straight information about birth control. The government should not interfere with providing contraception to women in any sector of our country.
Woment need straight information about birth control. The government should not interfere with providing contraception to women in any sector of our country.
# 14,989:
6:05 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Paul Mb, Germany
# 14,988:
5:54 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Akasha Eegenes, California
# 14,987:
5:44 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, New Mexico
# 14,986:
4:04 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Claire Chambers, California
# 14,985:
1:38 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Georgina Benoit, Connecticut
# 14,984:
12:23 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Linda Morgan, California
# 14,983:
11:58 am PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Florida
It amazes me that out of everything our government could take away, they take away birth control, the one things besides condoms keeping young people from getting pregnant. It doesn't seem fair that women will not be allowed to choose wether they want to use this product or not. A womans body carries the baby, a mans does not, so I don't think they understand how most girls and women will feel when this subject is touched in this way. This will not stop teens or women from having sex, it just increases the likely hood of them becoming pregnant. I disagree one hundred percent, with taking birth control away.
It amazes me that out of everything our government could take away, they take away birth control, the one things besides condoms keeping young people from getting pregnant. It doesn't seem fair that women will not be allowed to choose wether they want to use this product or not. A womans body carries the baby, a mans does not, so I don't think they understand how most girls and women will feel when this subject is touched in this way. This will not stop teens or women from having sex, it just increases the likely hood of them becoming pregnant. I disagree one hundred percent, with taking birth control away.
# 14,982:
10:55 am PDT, Aug 29,
Sandra Sherrard, Florida
Does the Federal government plan to provide the cost of all the births, the subsequent care and feeding, and the education (including college) for the thousands of unplanned babies that will result from this new rule? Where has 'reason' gone?
Does the Federal government plan to provide the cost of all the births, the subsequent care and feeding, and the education (including college) for the thousands of unplanned babies that will result from this new rule? Where has 'reason' gone?
# 14,981:
8:46 am PDT, Aug 29,
Julie Dion, New Mexico
humanity will out
humanity will out
# 14,980:
8:34 am PDT, Aug 29,
Rebecca Rasmussen, South Carolina
# 14,979:
5:16 am PDT, Aug 29,
Deb McCaig, New York
# 14,978:
12:07 am PDT, Aug 29,
Maria Plochocki, New Jersey
# 14,977:
10:15 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Laverne IAVARONE, Canada
# 14,976:
9:12 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Candidate Nadia Sindi, Oregon
-- Salaam. nadia I'm running as a write in for Lane County Commissioner: Because I was cheated in the primary. My name was not in the ballots!?! it happened under the watch of "Mayor for all" & the "progressive" elected officials. I'll appreciate your help, financial support, endorsement, VOTES. www.nadiasindi.110mb.com http://nadiasindi.blogspot.com/ I am the Oregon Representative for: www.StudentLoanJustice.Org We will forget and forgive any judgment error that you make, but integrity mistakes are forever. -- David Cottrell
-- Salaam. nadia I'm running as a write in for Lane County Commissioner: Because I was cheated in the primary. My name was not in the ballots!?! it happened under the watch of "Mayor for all" & the "progressive" elected officials. I'll appreciate your help, financial support, endorsement, VOTES. www.nadiasindi.110mb.com http://nadiasindi.blogspot.com/ I am the Oregon Representative for: www.StudentLoanJustice.Org We will forget and forgive any judgment error that you make, but integrity mistakes are forever. -- David Cottrell
# 14,975:
8:40 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Kelly O'Connell, Colorado
# 14,974:
7:35 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Ali Boulanger, New York
# 14,973:
7:24 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Shawna Rose Nixon, California
I'm sure you'll support women's reproductive rights and oppose the proposed regulation.
I'm sure you'll support women's reproductive rights and oppose the proposed regulation.
# 14,972:
6:22 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Miriam Wolfe, New Jersey
# 14,971:
6:17 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Laurette Boulanger, New York
# 14,970:
5:59 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Corinne Curcie, Pennsylvania
# 14,969:
5:42 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, California
Dear Congressperson, It is imperative that we protect a woman's right to choose. The contribution that women have made to this country is astounding, and it is time that we stand behind their rights as much as we have stood behind the rights of men for centuries. A woman's right to choose is a medical right that has now been protected for decades and depriving a woman of necessary contraceptives goes against this legislation and would ultimately lead to more abortions.
Dear Congressperson, It is imperative that we protect a woman's right to choose. The contribution that women have made to this country is astounding, and it is time that we stand behind their rights as much as we have stood behind the rights of men for centuries. A woman's right to choose is a medical right that has now been protected for decades and depriving a woman of necessary contraceptives goes against this legislation and would ultimately lead to more abortions.
# 14,968:
5:14 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Lisa Barrett, Texas
# 14,967:
4:49 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Ivy Winston, Maryland
# 14,966:
3:50 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 14,965:
3:47 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Rose Carle, California
# 14,964:
3:17 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 14,963:
3:06 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Amy Lawless, North Carolina
# 14,962:
2:52 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Sarah Fe, Texas
# 14,961:
2:49 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Ruth Morgan, Oregon
# 14,960:
2:17 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Margaret Flyntz, Arizona
At a time when more and more Americans are either uninsured or struggling with the soaring costs of health care, the federal government should be expanding access to important health services, not undermining existing protections or interfering in programs that have successfully provided services for years.
At a time when more and more Americans are either uninsured or struggling with the soaring costs of health care, the federal government should be expanding access to important health services, not undermining existing protections or interfering in programs that have successfully provided services for years.
# 14,959:
2:16 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Anthony D'Aries, Massachusetts
# 14,958:
2:10 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Sara DeRuyter, Wisconsin
# 14,957:
2:09 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Vanessa Boulanger, Massachusetts
# 14,956:
12:10 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Samantha Hutzell, Pennsylvania
We can have birth control, or we can have alot of unwanted children who will likely starve
We can have birth control, or we can have alot of unwanted children who will likely starve
# 14,955:
11:46 am PDT, Aug 28,
Holly Mayer, Oregon
# 14,954:
10:09 am PDT, Aug 28,
Kay Grantham, Louisiana
Stand up for what you know is right. Until there is a contraceptive for men, this is a woman's issue. And women are not property or second class citizens.
Stand up for what you know is right. Until there is a contraceptive for men, this is a woman's issue. And women are not property or second class citizens.
# 14,953:
9:30 am PDT, Aug 28,
Name not displayed, Florida
Birth control is necessary to prevent unwanted children and to keep abortion rates low.
Birth control is necessary to prevent unwanted children and to keep abortion rates low.
# 14,952:
7:31 am PDT, Aug 28,
Michael Richardson, Florida
Im against Abortion, Birth control is Not Abortion, Women should have Free access to regular Birth Control, I believe that might cut down Abortions, it's crazy to Withhold Birth Control From Women who want to take an active Role in not baring Unwanted Babies into this world or choosing Abortion..
Im against Abortion, Birth control is Not Abortion, Women should have Free access to regular Birth Control, I believe that might cut down Abortions, it's crazy to Withhold Birth Control From Women who want to take an active Role in not baring Unwanted Babies into this world or choosing Abortion..
# 14,951:
6:01 am PDT, Aug 28,
Karina Mevs Korff, Texas
As a female college student I strongly oppose this regulation, and as an American citizen I demand my right to continue to do what is right for my body and life style.
As a female college student I strongly oppose this regulation, and as an American citizen I demand my right to continue to do what is right for my body and life style.