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merh

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37. my sentiments

Wed Jan 1, 2014, 11:58 AM

Jan 2014

exactly - if they are going to politic, against the IRS statute which allows them tax exempt status, they should be taxed. They want the government to help them promote their religious doctrines then they should have to pay for the services.

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Supreme Court halts contraception mandate for religious groups [View all] IDemo Dec 2013 OP

Also saw NYT Breaking from AP BumRushDaShow Dec 2013 #1

The RCC is not a force for good, and has caused more harm then any good they have ever done weissmam Dec 2013 #3

They sure love persecution, seems the entire foundation of RCC is built on RKP5637 Jan 2014 #52

The Church lost all credibility on this back (assuming it ever had any) in the 1970s dflprincess Dec 2013 #4

He also lost all credibility when he let bishops strong-arm him on the issue in the '60s. AngryOldDem Jan 2014 #25

They won't deal with this at all warrant46 Jan 2014 #54

This is where the church is failing humanity RainDog Jan 2014 #56

Succinct and well said. theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #65

Looks like Justice Sotomayor is the only one working today (and Friday). Another case below Tx4obama Dec 2013 #2

I believe the cases went to her because the Justices have a division of effort based in which 24601 Jan 2014 #5

Yes, she is assigned to the 10th Circuit, a list below. It's just strange she's in news twice today Tx4obama Jan 2014 #7

Yep. civillawyer Jan 2014 #17

All that customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #6

Yep. Looking forward to seeing her push the button :) Tx4obama Jan 2014 #8

She should recuse herself. merh Jan 2014 #9

That's silly. So are the most right-wing members of the Court (Scalia, Roberts, Alito). The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2014 #10

They all should recuse themselves if they are religious merh Jan 2014 #12

Yes, and the atheists should recuse themselves as well, hughee99 Jan 2014 #60

Let's not forget Clarence Thomas theHandpuppet Jan 2014 #66

She should recuse herself because because she's a woman. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #13

obviously your sarcasm is something your family appreciates merh Jan 2014 #36

You pretty much did. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #46

Do you think the case should be decided by the three non-Catholics? pnwmom Jan 2014 #16

All non-religious merh Jan 2014 #35

I don't get this religious liberties bullshit. CANDO Jan 2014 #11

The hospital thing is a bit of a grey area, if its a not for profit one then I suppose it would be cstanleytech Jan 2014 #20

Those hospitals take tax money. *Public* tax money. Ikonoklast Jan 2014 #44

Jesus had a motivational speaker gig, so, I guess, it's always been a business. nt valerief Jan 2014 #31

Evil Businesses that allow child sexual exploitation warrant46 Jan 2014 #58

NO ONE IS FORCING THE BUSINESS OWNERS TO USE CONTRACEPTION! MsPithy Jan 2014 #14

The law permits the business wners to infringe upon Jackpine Radical Jan 2014 #26

Men even on DU will say to "calm down" VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #51

I'm male, i'm on DU and I'm never calm about Jackpine Radical Jan 2014 #61

Thank You Jackpine...I appreciate your support! VanillaRhapsody Jan 2014 #63

The end. This is the answer. They can choose not to have "hobby lobby" and they can Squinch Jan 2014 #27

Disappointing... freshwest Jan 2014 #15

It is only a temporary stay... Tx4obama Jan 2014 #18

Her decision to block a law passed by Congress and the Senate and signed by Obama. freshwest Jan 2014 #19

as is their job... Niceguy1 Jan 2014 #21

It's not interesting to me. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #22

That's pretty much what the Supreme Court does. rug Jan 2014 #48

Obviously, rug. They also decide not to hear them, as well. Or deny or approve. EOM. n/t freshwest Jan 2014 #50

do NOT confuse people with the facts! madrchsod Jan 2014 #40

A WIN for the rightwing. Thanks, SS. blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #23

Possibly stupid question here, but... AngryOldDem Jan 2014 #24

Because the Pope knows what is best for you. Marrah_G Jan 2014 #29

I keep thinking of the old adage AngryOldDem Jan 2014 #32

This pisses me the hell off Marrah_G Jan 2014 #28

This is a door-opener to all kinds of corporate demands. valerief Jan 2014 #30

Puzzling Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2014 #33

Remember that it's just a temporary stay. Jim Lane Jan 2014 #57

tax the churches warrior1 Jan 2014 #34

my sentiments merh Jan 2014 #37

Can we now stop... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #38

Does anyone have any idea how the courts will lean on the Hobby Lobby ruling? Paula Sims Jan 2014 #39

The title to the article should read: SC Halts contraception mandate for CORPORATIONS okaawhatever Jan 2014 #41

business is business, church is church StoneCarver Jan 2014 #42

Start asking men why they need Viagra and why insurance companies have to pay for it katmondoo Jan 2014 #43

Does ACA require insurance companies to pay for Viagra? (n/t) thesquanderer Jan 2014 #45

This is a rather weak argument considering that most insurance doesn't cover ED medications... Humanist_Activist Jan 2014 #49

They should not pay for Viagra. former9thward Jan 2014 #53

What is the real issue? humbled_opinion Jan 2014 #47

Contraception can be pricy *and* be for medical reasons, Lars39 Jan 2014 #55

I suspect we're arguing in a semantic vacuum. Igel Jan 2014 #59

Thanks for clarification... humbled_opinion Jan 2014 #67

Ha --- Planned Parenthood----You Have to be Kidding warrant46 Jan 2014 #62

I'm a man, and I believe this halt is wrong! Indyfan53 Jan 2014 #64