The bottom line on the birth control issue

 

Look, this whole ridiculous nontroversy over the provision of free birth control to women is very simple.  Catholic Bishops and Republican Congressmen are acting like this is a big infringement on religious freedom and of course it isn’t.

Here’s the deal:

Every American HAS THE RIGHT to use birth control if they choose.

Under this regulation, religious employers are either exempt from providing birth control to their employees or (per the President’s compromise) the insurance company has to pay for it.

As an employer, you DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT to keep your employees from using or receiving free birth control.

 

AS AN EMPLOYER, IT IS NOT INFRINGING ON YOUR RELIGIOUS RIGHTS IF YOUR EMPLOYEES USE BIRTH CONTROL, REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY GOT THEM. 

 

So Bishops and Congressidiots, STFU please.

Thank you.