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GW new rule
Aug. 27th, 2008 | 07:14 pm
mood: 
determined
I should have been blogging for this for weeks now, but with the new job and all just haven't had the time.
President Bush is has made a new rule, called the Provider Conscience clause. What this says, in a nutshell, is that all doctors have the right to refuse women abortions, birth control, and any other health care they find immoral. In adition they are also allowed to refuse a referal to a provider who will provide these services. In essance lower class women, and women on HMO's are going to be held hostage by these doctors. This is the first time I've ever head of someone being rewarded instead of fired for not doing there job!! This goes beyond outrages if you ask me, and it Bush's gift to the radical right.
There is a good news though, we have 30 days to make our oppions heard!! There is an open comment period where we can hope Secretary Mike Leavitt will listen to the people. Though after reading his blog I am skeptical. To be fair he is posting both sides comments
To make your voice heard on this issue you can go here and and send it through Planned Parenthood. They have a pre-made form, but feel free to add your own comments!
In both places volume counts, and majority will be heard, so ladies and gentleman make your voices heard!
President Bush is has made a new rule, called the Provider Conscience clause. What this says, in a nutshell, is that all doctors have the right to refuse women abortions, birth control, and any other health care they find immoral. In adition they are also allowed to refuse a referal to a provider who will provide these services. In essance lower class women, and women on HMO's are going to be held hostage by these doctors. This is the first time I've ever head of someone being rewarded instead of fired for not doing there job!! This goes beyond outrages if you ask me, and it Bush's gift to the radical right.
There is a good news though, we have 30 days to make our oppions heard!! There is an open comment period where we can hope Secretary Mike Leavitt will listen to the people. Though after reading his blog I am skeptical. To be fair he is posting both sides comments
To make your voice heard on this issue you can go here and and send it through Planned Parenthood. They have a pre-made form, but feel free to add your own comments!
In both places volume counts, and majority will be heard, so ladies and gentleman make your voices heard!