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In reply to the discussion: Judge says Wash. can't make pharmacies sell Plan B [View all]ProgressiveProfessor
(22,144 posts)41. This decision is not about refusing to dispense, it is about private businesses choosing whether or
not to carry certain products and if the state can force them to. Pharmacies are privately owned businesses and are not licensed to serve the public good like radio and television stations. Pharmacists are not public servants, they are either in business or work for a business.
That said, the correct way to address this kind of travesty is public pressure, opinion and boycotts. Not of the chains participate in this behavior, It is limited to mom and pop stores, a dying group already. Let other know what such a shop is doing and it will go away that much faster. People power works wonders in this kind of situation.
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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