Hobby Lobby case: Justices skeptical of White House position [View all]

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Source: Politico Pro

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism today of the legality of the Obama administration's refusal to accommodate for-profit companies' religious objections to the Obamacare contraceptive requirement.

A majority of the justices seemed particularly doubtful of the administration's claim that for-profit companies have no religious rights under federal law.

The Obama administration says the provision advances a “compelling” government interest in promoting preventive health care and that it does so in the least intrusive way, without unconstitutionally impinging on religious freedom.



Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/hobby-lobby-case-supreme-court-104999.html?hp=l3

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It is real simple premise.

If your entity is a Non-Profit, you can "express" your political views;
but you CAN'T impose them on your staff and the public.

A corporation (such as the U.S. Government) - can NOT impose their political beliefs on others.

For profit businesses can't hope to treat the public at large as et al consumers;
but put doctrines contrary to law (and common sense) to enslave workers to owners beliefs.

Ted Nugent would start a gun company tomorrow and compel everyone to own a gun!