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In reply to the discussion: Judge says Wash. can't make pharmacies sell Plan B [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)28. just in case of rape? really?
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so, one decent decision out of how many despicable ones? sorry, I am not impressed with their
niyad
Feb 2012
#26
The problem, of course, is that many women don't have a lot of flexibility in purchasing decisions.
yardwork
Feb 2012
#7
It sounds like fertile women should have a supply always on hand, just in case. n/t
pnwmom
Feb 2012
#18
I think Plan B is used for something other than rape in the majority of cases. n/t
pnwmom
Feb 2012
#79
You're right -- the most vulnerable are the least likely to plan this in advance.
pnwmom
Feb 2012
#80
I think they have more options here than you are giving them credit for
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#34
When did "religious freedom" become the right to impose your beliefs on others?
NC_Nurse
Feb 2012
#8
Is there any single product or item that statute can require a business to sell?
BOHICA12
Feb 2012
#11
really nice try, but tires and drugs are not the same thing. but you go right ahead and frame this
niyad
Feb 2012
#30
The correct term is pharmacy (the business), not pharmacist (the person)
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#33
And they should. They also can challenge regulations that are inappropriate
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#56
Until they become government entities, I agree with the court's decision
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#32
Auto makers are required by statute to manufacture and sell replacement parts...
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2012
#42
That is a product requirement, not one leveled on the dealer or reseller
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#82
This decision is blatently political and will be overturned. This notion that Pharmacists have the
Monk06
Feb 2012
#39
This decision is not about refusing to dispense, it is about private businesses choosing whether or
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#41
libertarian clap-trap. Legislatures can and do regulate business and what they sell..
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2012
#44
The licenses are based on percentage of reciepts based on food sold versus liquor sold....
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2012
#72
Pharmacists, however must be state licensed. So, the state should be able to
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2012
#64
Medical professionals should now be allowed to deny any service based on their religious beliefs.
Incitatus
Feb 2012
#48
They already can refuse to do certain procedures and its legal for them to do so.
cstanleytech
Feb 2012
#49
Pharmacies are already allowed to refuse to stock certain products bsed on facts.
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2012
#70
"I won't sell this to you because I am a Christian" IS imposing religious beliefs. And about beer
uppityperson
Feb 2012
#83
Question for those who disagree with the ruling: Should pharmacies be required to sell homeopathics?
slackmaster
Feb 2012
#65
I assume the state has a medical board of some sort that makes those determinations.
ieoeja
Feb 2012
#68
If you're going to sell medicine, you should not be allowed to discriminate based on religion
Hugabear
Feb 2012
#69
So if Plan B or other drug used exclusively by women is not carried for something other than
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2012
#87
Abortion has been proven to be safer for the mother than pregnancy and giving birth.
truthisfreedom
Feb 2012
#84
There is a business opportunity in Fed-Exing Plan B to women living in the more 3rd world states.
diane in sf
Feb 2012
#86